Gracia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Gracia originates from the Latin term 'gratia,' meaning grace or favor. The name has evolved through several languages, including Spanish and English. It conveys traits of elegance and favor. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.

The name Gracia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gracia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gracia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1828th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2075th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3180th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5288th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6446th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5238th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6981st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gracia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gracia"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɡreɪʃə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Gracia is derived from the Latin word 'gratia,' which means grace or favor.

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Meaning

grace, favor

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Language Evolution

Gratia (Latin), Gracia (Spanish), Grace (English)

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Historical Usage

Gracia gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Grace, Gracie, Graça

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Gracia is viewed positively, often associated with elegance and charm.

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Famous People

Gracia Marquez (Colombian novelist), Gracia de Toledo (historical figure)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gracia"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Gracia"

"Gracia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1828th of 9107 370
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2075th of 9204 304
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3180th of 12526 262
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5288th of 19264 157
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6446th of 27321 192
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5238th of 35406 390
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 6981st of 30306 201

Regional Popularity of "Gracia" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Gracia" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 100.00%
1379th/1379
88.93%
2104th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 85.13%
2003rd/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 95.37%
2721st/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 94.19%
4892nd/5194
83.08%
5248th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
4582nd/4582
- 83.69%
6120th/7313
83.68%
6245th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Gracia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Gracia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.