Total births
1,084
Girls' name · since 1950
Graciella
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 1,084 babies named Graciella, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5180
- among girls today
- 1,084
- born since 1950
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
1,084 babies have been named Graciella since 1950, making it today's #5180 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Graciella has been recorded 1,084 times among girls since 1950, currently ranked #5180 nationally and more common than 71% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2025.
- #5180 among girls today
- 1,084 born since 1950
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Graciella is currently the #5180 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 1,084 born since 1950, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5180
- among girls today
- 1,084
- born since 1950
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Graciella vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5180
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Graciella was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
55 babies were named Graciella in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Graciella compares
1,084 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Graciella's all-time total is 184% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Graciella | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,084 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 48 | 19,840 |
Graciella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Graciella splits its recorded history at 2002: 79% of all births land in the more recent half, 21% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Graciella at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,180
Active since
1950
Graciella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Graciella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Graciella's strongest decade.
392 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Graciella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 24
1960s
24 births
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 88
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
362 births
- 2010s
2010s
392 births
- 2020s
2020s
160 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 392 births (36% of all-time use).
How Graciella 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 Graciella's total volume
Graciella vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Graciella by state
Where Graciella concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 135 | 12.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 107 | 9.9% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Washington | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Graciella's total US births 12.5%
Even split
135 of 1,084 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Graciella? ▼
1,084 babies have been named Graciella since 1950. It currently ranks #5180 among girls. The peak year was 2010 with 55 births.
When was Graciella most popular? ▼
Graciella was most popular in the 2010s decade with 392 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Graciella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Graciella are California (135 births), Texas (107 births), Arizona (5 births).
How long has the name Graciella been used? ▼
Records for Graciella go back to 1950, giving 76 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Graciella? ▼
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 Graciella's data
- Graciella's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (392 total births) through the 2020s (160) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Graciellas (135 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Graciella
Nearby Names Like Graciella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Graciella
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 Graciella side by side: Graciella vs Grace Graciella vs Gracie Graciella vs Graciela
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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, 1950–2025 (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. "Graciella: #5180 Girls' Name - 1,084 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/graciella. 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 Graciella 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.