Graycie
A feminine name meaning "graceful, with gray eyes or hair".
Name Census estimates that about 482 living Americans carry the first name Graycie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Graycie today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graycie births was 2008 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graycie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Graycie with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
482
~ 1 in 711,109 Americans
Peak year
2008
35 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,526
Tracked since 2000
Census
Graycie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 387 people with the first name Graycie, which placed it at #24,748 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#24,748
National first-name rank
People counted
387
387 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
80.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Graycie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Graycie is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Graycie described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Graycie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.9% · 313
- Hispanic or Latino9.3% · 36
- Two or more races4.7% · 18
- Black or African American2.6% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 5
Popularity
Graycie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graycie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 234 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graycie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Graycie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Graycies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Graycie
The name Graycie is a feminine given name with its roots in the English language. It is a diminutive form of the name Grace, which is derived from the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor, grace, or charm. Graycie emerged as a variation of Grace, adding a playful and affectionate twist to the original name.
In the early 19th century, the name Graycie began to appear in historical records, primarily in English-speaking regions such as the United Kingdom and the United States. Its popularity grew as a way to create a unique and endearing form of the more traditional Grace.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Graycie can be found in the 1840 census records of England, where it was likely used as a pet name or nickname for a child named Grace. Over time, Graycie gained recognition as a standalone given name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Graycie. One such person was Graycie Allen (1895-1964), an American vaudeville performer and comedian who rose to fame alongside her husband George Burns in the early 20th century. Graycie was known for her sharp wit and comedic timing.
Another notable Graycie was Graycie Hardigg (1923-2019), an American actress and dancer who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and Hollywood films throughout the mid-20th century. Her career spanned over six decades, and she was recognized for her talents in both dance and acting.
In the literary world, Graycie Meadows (1928-2017) was a celebrated American author known for her children's books and works of fiction. Her stories often explored themes of family, friendship, and personal growth, resonating with readers of all ages.
Graycie Pentelow (1904-1986) was a British entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful chain of bakeries in London during the early 20th century. Her innovative approach to baking and her commitment to quality products made her a respected figure in the culinary industry.
Graycie Eldridge (1920-2005) was an American artist and sculptor whose works were showcased in various galleries and museums throughout her lifetime. Her abstract sculptures and installations were highly acclaimed for their creativity and emotional depth.
While the name Graycie may have originated as a diminutive form of Grace, it has since carved out its own unique identity and significance, embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark in their respective fields.
People
Graycie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graycie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Graycie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graycie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 482 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graycie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 711,109 US residents.
Is Graycie a common name?
We classify Graycie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 487 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graycie most popular?
The single biggest year for Graycie was 2008, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graycie is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Graycie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 387 people with the name Graycie, or 0.13 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #24,748 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Graycie in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Graycie?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Graycie appears almost entirely female. Of the 388 people counted with this name, 99.2% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Graycie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Graycie is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Graycie most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Graycie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.9% (313 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Graycie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Graycie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graycie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Graycie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Graycie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Graycie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Graycie?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.