How to say it
GRA · cie
ˈɡreɪ.si
Feminine
Gracie
Divine favor, grace
What it means
English diminutive of Grace, from the Latin gratia ('divine favor, blessing'). The vintage diminutive that came back. Gracie Allen the comedian (Burns and Allen, 1930s-1950s) is the older anchor; the Gracie family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu gives the martial-arts reference.
Gracie is an English diminutive of Grace, from the Latin gratia ('divine favor, blessing, gracefulness'). The standalone Gracie was a Scottish and English short form in the 19th century and is one of the vintage-revival diminutives that came back in the 2000s. Gracie Allen the comedian (1895-1964, half of Burns and Allen, the radio and TV duo of the 1930s-1950s) is the deepest English-language anchor; the Gracie family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Hélio Gracie and descendants) gives the martial-arts reference. As a US given name Gracie entered the top 500 in 2003 and the top 200 by 2010. Single short; Gracie is already a short.
How to spell Gracie
The standard spelling is Gracie. Common variants include Graci, Gracee, but Gracie is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #94 in 2005, currently #227 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
Gracie Allen of Burns and Allen is the deepest English-language anchor; the Gracie family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu gives the martial-arts reference.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Gracie Allen American comedian, half of Burns and Allen, 1895-1964
- Hélio Gracie Co-founder of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, 1913-2009 (surname)
Spelling variants
- Graci
- Gracee
Names with the same feeling
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Common questions
- What does the name Gracie mean?
- English diminutive of Grace, from the Latin gratia ('divine favor, blessing'). The vintage diminutive that came back. Gracie Allen the comedian (Burns and Allen, 1930s-1950s) is the older anchor; the Gracie family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu gives the martial-arts reference.
- What does Gracie mean in English?
- In English, Gracie means "Divine favor, grace." Gracie is an English diminutive of Grace, from the Latin gratia ('divine favor, blessing, gracefulness'). The standalone Gracie was a Scottish and English short form in the 19th century and is one of the vintage-revival diminutives that came back in the 2000s. Gracie Allen the comedian (1895-1964, half of Burns and Allen, the radio and TV duo of the 1930s-1950s) is the deepest English-language anchor; the Gracie family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Hélio Gracie and descendants) gives the martial-arts reference. As a US given name Gracie entered the top 500 in 2003 and the top 200 by 2010. Single short; Gracie is already a short.
- Is Gracie short for Grace?
- Yes. Gracie is a short form of Grace, and it carries the same meaning, "Divine favor, grace." These days many parents use Gracie as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Gracie?
- Gracie is pronounced ˈɡreɪ.si. Say it as GRA-cie, with the stress on the "gra" syllable.
- How do you spell Gracie?
- The standard spelling is Gracie. Common spelling variants include Graci, Gracee.
- Is Gracie a boy or girl name?
- Gracie is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Gracie?
- Gracie ranked #227 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.