Total births
2,614
Girls' name · since 1918
Gracey
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 2,614 babies named Gracey, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3981
- among girls today
- 2,614
- born since 1918
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
2,614 babies have been named Gracey since 1918, making it today's #3981 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gracey has been recorded 2,614 times among girls since 1918, currently ranked #3981 nationally and more common than 78% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #3981 among girls today
- 2,614 born since 1918
- 2000s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gracey is currently the #3981 girls' name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 2,614 born since 1918, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3981
- among girls today
- 2,614
- born since 1918
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Gracey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3981
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Gracey was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
183 babies were named Gracey in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Gracey compares
2,614 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gracey's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gracey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,614 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 183 | 48 | 19,840 |
Gracey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gracey splits its recorded history at 2002: 83% of all births land in the more recent half, 17% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1924 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 183 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gracey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#3,981
Active since
1918
Gracey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 183
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Gracey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Gracey's strongest decade.
1,455 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Gracey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 16
1920s
16 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 33
1980s
33 births
- 1990s 150
1990s
150 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,455 births
- 2010s
2010s
752 births
- 2020s 182
2020s
182 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,455 births (56% of all-time use).
How Gracey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gracey's total volume
Gracey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gracey by state
Where Gracey concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 159 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 117 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 112 | 4.3% |
| #4 | California | | 97 | 3.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 66 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 66 | 2.5% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 54 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 53 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Gracey's total US births 6.1%
Even split
159 of 2,614 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Gracey appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gracey? ▼
2,614 babies have been named Gracey since 1918. It currently ranks #3981 among girls. The peak year was 2005 with 183 births.
When was Gracey most popular? ▼
Gracey was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,455 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Gracey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gracey are Texas (159 births), Florida (117 births), Tennessee (112 births).
How long has the name Gracey been used? ▼
Records for Gracey go back to 1918, giving 108 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Gracey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Grace, Gracie, Graciela, Gracelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gracey's data
- Gracey's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,455 total births); usage has since declined to 182 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Graceys (159 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gracey
Nearby Names Like Gracey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gracey
Grace Girl
#40 534,935 births
Gracie Girl
#250 84,121 births
Graciela Girl
#1946 16,315 births
Gracelyn Girl
#466 15,917 births
Gracelynn Girl
#424 13,268 births
Compare Gracey side by side: Gracey vs Grace Gracey vs Gracie Gracey vs Graciela
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Gracey
Hilary #3980
24,171 births · Peak 1990
Lillianne #3982
1,343 births · Peak 2013
Annastasia #3979
2,083 births · Peak 2016
Farida #3983
860 births · Peak 2015
Lilli #3978
3,383 births · Peak 2006
Vivi #3984
728 births · Peak 2025
Cheryl #3977
439,539 births · Peak 1958
Desi #3985
1,048 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gracey: #3981 Girls' Name - 2,614 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gracey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gracey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.