How Many People Are Named Gracie?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Gracie

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 9,833 living people in the United States currently have the first name Gracie. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 10,651 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #226 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~9,833CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)10,651Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#226U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2000 (251 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~9,833
Historical Births (SSA)
10,651
All-Time Rank
#226
Historical Peak
2000

Key Insights for Gracie

Estimated Living Bearers
~9,833 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#226
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
2000
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
9.3% Male · 90.7% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-22%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~1,229 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Gracie

Living Population Model
~9,833

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
10,651

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
8,696

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
27.5 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2000

Highest annual total: 251 registrations in 2000.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-22%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Gracie has experienced a 22% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Gracie (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2000 (~251 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201020420184
201119820178
201219119172
201318318165
201417618158
201516917152
201616216146
201715415139
201814715132
201914014126
202013313120
202112613113
202212012108
202311411103
20241081197

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
3/100
1950s
7/100
1960s
19/100
1970s
44/100
1980s
73/100
1990s
91/100
2000s
98/100
2010s
72/100
2020s
25/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Gracie has been predominantly feminine (90.7% female vs 9.3% male).

Male: 9.3% (~986 births)Female: 90.7% (~9,665 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Gracie

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Gracie in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Gracie appeared 8,696 times, ranking #198 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
8,696 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#198
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Gracie Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~1,229 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~1,22912.5%
Texas (TX)~9059.2%
Florida (FL)~6696.8%
New York (NY)~6006.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~3934%
Illinois (IL)~3833.9%
Ohio (OH)~3543.6%
Georgia (GA)~3243.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 9,833 people named Gracie are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 27.5 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Gracie: 27.5 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gracie

How many people in the U.S. are named Gracie?

Approximately 9,833 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Gracie. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 10,651 birth applications for Gracie between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Gracie?

Gracie ranks #226 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Gracie comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Gracie most popular in America?

The name Gracie reached its peak historical popularity in 2000, when 251 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Gracie?

Gracie has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Gracie?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Gracie has been predominantly feminine (90.7% female vs 9.3% male).

Where is the name Gracie most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Gracie resides in California, with approximately 1,229 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Gracie in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Gracie appeared 8,696 times in census returns, ranking #198 in official 2020 returns.

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