Name meaning & stats
Grace
Grace means “grace” (English origin). 320,196 US babies since 1940, peak 2003. Notable Graces are 2.4× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“grace”
EnglishWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2003
320,196 US babies were named Grace between 1940 and 2025.
Where Graces end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 40 people |
| Footballer | 2.4× | High · 32 people |
| Singer | 1.5× | High · 30 people |
| Writer | 0.8× | Medium · 20 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Graces show up 2.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Grace has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Grace is the main spelling
- Grace 99%
- Gracee <1%
- Gracious <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2003)