Gracey
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Gracey is a Latin name meaning “grace”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Gracey
Gracey is a name of Latin origin that stems from the noun gratia, referring to elegance or divine favor. It evolved as a descriptive term highlighting qualities of refinement and spiritual benevolence. Historical usage traces back to the veneration of Saint Gratia and the broader adoption of abstract virtues as personal names. The name represents a direct linguistic descendant of these classical roots.
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Gender Usage of the Name Gracey
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Gracey is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Gracey
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Gracey is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 145K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 138K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 299K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 927K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Gracey ranked #7,707 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #9,660 in 2024 — an improvement of 1,953 places. Gracey shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,704 in 2005. Its lowest recorded position was #10,023 in 1999. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -4014 places (from #3,693 to #7,707).
Name StyleMethodology
Gracey is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 2005, followed by a decline to 1% of that peak and a recent recovery to 2x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Gracey
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- G — Girl Names Starting with G
- Ends with
- y — Girl Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Gracey features a two-syllablestressed-unstressed phonetic profile ending in a high-frequency vowel sound. Its association with the concept of refined charm reinforces a lighthearted, social impression. This combination creates an inherently Beautiful & Charming and Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Gracey
Middle names used with GraceyMethodology
Gracey is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Gracey Elizabeth · Gracey Vansciver · Gracey Mae · Gracey Faith · Gracey JaneView all 31 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for GraceyMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Gracey is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Gracey Leigh · Gracey Lynne · Gracey Lynch · Gracey Laine · Gracey Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Gracey
Sound Like Gracey Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Grace · Gracie · Carissa · View all 99 names
Spelled Like Gracey Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Grace · Gracee · Gracy
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Grace · Gloria · Gladys · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Gracey Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Gracey”
Dictionary Meaning of "Gracey"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Gracey in ASL
- G
- r
- a
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- y
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