Gracie sits comfortably in the UK charts at #103 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#103
US Rank #248
About the Name Gracie
Gracie is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 27 places over five years. Its high point was #51 in 2010, and it now sits at #103. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 19 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Gracie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #248 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Gracie
Unlikely. With around 447 UK babies named Gracie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gracie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Gracie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 27 places in the last five years. Its peak was #51 in 2010. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Gracie is more popular in the UK (#103) than in the US (#248). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Gracie include: Rener Gracie — Rener Gracie is an American-Brazilian entrepreneur, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt instructor and coach.; Rickson Gracie — Rickson Gracie is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist.; Royler Gracie — Royler Gracie is a Brazilian-American retired mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner..
Gracie appears in the US top 500 at #248 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
447
UK babies named Gracie (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 27 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Gracie
Likely around 1 other Gracie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Gracie
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Rener Gracie is an American-Brazilian entrepreneur, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt instructor and coach. One of the most recognisable figures in modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Gracie is a coach who has helped develop top UFC competitors such as Ronda Rousey, Brian Ortega, Brendan Schaub, Javier Vazquez and Lyoto Machida as well as WWE wrestler CM Punk and pro boxer Ryan Garcia.
Rolls Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist. He was a prominent member of the Gracie family known for their founding of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and considered by some the family's best ever fighter.
Rickson Gracie is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist. He is a member of the Gracie family: the third oldest son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion and Relson Gracie, and half-brother to Rolker, Royce, Robin and Royler Gracie.
Royler Gracie is a Brazilian-American retired mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. Gracie ran the Gracie Humaitá school in Rio de Janeiro for many years under his father Helio's direction, and lives and teaches in San Diego, California.