Total births
120
Girls' name · since 1889
Gratia
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 120 babies named Gratia, peaking in 1912. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 120
- total births
- 1889–2010
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Gratia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 120 recorded since 1889.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gratia has been recorded 120 times among girls since 1889, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2010.
- 120 total births
- 1889–2010 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
120 girls have been named Gratia since 1889, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2010.
- 120
- total births
- 1889–2010
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Gratia was born in this single decade.
1912
Single peak year
9 babies were named Gratia in 1912 - its busiest year on record.
Gratia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gratia's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1889, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1912 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gratia at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1912
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Gratia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2010
- Peak year (1912)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 122 years of records
Gratia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Gratia's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Gratia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
38 births
- 1920s
1920s
38 births
- 1930s
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 38 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gratia? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 120 babies named Gratia. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1912, with 9 births.
When was Gratia most popular? ▼
Gratia was most popular in the 1910s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1912.
How long has the name Gratia been used? ▼
Records for Gratia go back to 1889, giving 122 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Gratia? ▼
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 Gratia's data
- Gratia's decade-level peak was the 1910s (38 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Gratia
Nearby Names Like Gratia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gratia
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 Gratia side by side: Gratia vs Grace Gratia vs Gracie Gratia vs Graciela
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1889–2010 (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. "Gratia: Baby Name Since 1889 - 120 Births, Peak 1912." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gratia. 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 Gratia 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.