Grace
Pronunciation: [ gr-AYS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Grace first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 524 babies have been named Grace in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Grace is past its peak , currently ranked #14,204 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,204
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Grace
Grace is a boy name .
Is Grace a boy or girl name? Grace is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,204 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40. Grace is more commonly used as a girl name.
Grace is currently ranked #14,204 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Grace include Gra, Gry, Grie, and Grakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Grace include Gracen, Graceson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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