Grace
Meaning: Grace; elegance; God's favor
Origin: Latin gratia — meaning favor, blessing, elegance, from gratus (pleasing, thankful)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #34
Total births: 11,665
History: Grace surged in the 2000s-2010s as a timeless name in Australia. The name carries a quiet elegance that Australian parents love. Grace represents the modern Australian naming trend — moving away from sporty, casual names toward something more refined.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #11 |
| Babies named Grace in 2025 | 248 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,665 |
| Peak year | 2010 (440 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #7 |
| Years in records | 1988–2025 (38 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 3 spots |
Frequently asked about Grace
What does the name Grace mean?
Grace means “Grace; elegance; God's favor” from Latin gratia — meaning favor, blessing, elegance, from gratus (pleasing, thankful) roots.
What is the origin of the name Grace?
Grace has Latin gratia — meaning favor, blessing, elegance, from gratus (pleasing, thankful) origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace; elegance; God's favor”.
How popular is Grace in Australia?
Grace ranked #11 in Australia in 2025 — given to 248 babies that year.
When was Grace most popular?
Grace peaked in 2010 with 440 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Grace a boy or girl name?
Grace is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Graces in registered births are female.
How long has Grace been recorded in Australia?
Grace appears in birth records in Australia across 38 years — from 1988 through 2025.