How popular is the baby name Grace in the United States right now? How popular was it historically? Use the popularity graph and data table below to find out! Plus, see all the blog posts that mention the name Grace.

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Popularity of the baby name Grace


Posts that mention the name Grace

Top first letters of U.S. baby names, 2017

What were the most popular first letters for baby names in 2017?

For girls, the most-used first letter was A, followed by M and E. The least-used first letter was U. Here’s the breakdown:

first letters, girl names, 2017

And here are the most-used girl names per letter for 2017:

For boys, the most-used first letter was J, followed by A and C. The least-used first letter was U. Here’s the breakdown:

first letters, boy names, 2017

Here are the most-used boy names per letter for 2017:

Finally, here are both genders side-by-side on the same chart:

first letters, baby names, 2017

Overall, the top first letter was A and the least popular letter was U. Not much has changed since 2016…

Popular baby names in South Australia, 2017

According to the Government of South Australia, the most popular baby names in the state in 2017 were Charlotte and Oliver.

Here are South Australia’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names of 2017:

Girl names

1. Charlotte, 132 baby girls
2. Ava, 114
3. Isla, 110
4. Harper, 91
5. Amelia, 87
6. Olivia, 86
7. Mia, 85
8. Ella, 84
9. Evie, 82
10. Grace, 80

Boy names

1. Oliver, 172 baby boys
2. William, 114
3. Jack, 111
4. Noah, 100
5. Henry, 89
6. Mason, 84
7. Harvey, 83
8. Leo, 82
9. Thomas, 81
10. Lucas, 80

In the girls’ top 10, Harper and Grace replaced Emily and Ruby.

In the boys’ top 10, Harvey, Leo and Thomas replaced James, Ethan, and Liam.

In 2016, the #1 names were the same.

Source: Popular Baby Names – Data.SA

Popular baby names in Western Australia, 2017

According to Western Australia Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, the most popular baby names in Western Australia in 2017 were Isla and Oliver.

Here are WA’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names of 2017:

Girl Names
1. Isla, 195 baby girls
2. Mia, 191
3. Charlotte, 189
4. Olivia, 187
5. Amelia, 184
6. Ava, 156
7. Harper, 151
8. Chloe, 146
9. Grace, 144
10. Ella, 140

Boy Names
1. Oliver, 239 baby boys
2. Jack, 215
3. William, 206
4. Noah, 197
5. James, 168
6. Lucas, 165
7. Ethan + Thomas, 149 each (tie)
8. Charlie, 146
9. Logan, 141
10. Liam, 139

In the girls’ top 10, Chloe replaced Evie.

In the boys’ top 10, Logan replaced Jacob and Mason.

In 2016, the top names were Charlotte and Jack.

Source: Baby Names – Births, Deaths and Marriages – Department of Justics – Govt. of Western Australia

Popular baby names in Northern Territory (Australia), 2017

According to the government of Northern Territory, Australia, the most popular baby names in NT in 2017 were Charlotte and Jack.

Here are Northern Territory’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names of 2017:

Girl Names
1. Charlotte, 24 baby girls
2. Olivia, 18
3. Ava, 15
4. Isabella, 15
5. Grace, 14
6. Amelia, 13
7. Mia, 13
8. Ruby, 13
9. Lily, 12
10. Sophie, 12

Boy Names
1. Jack, 27 baby boys
2. Mason, 21
3. Oliver, 20
4. Noah, 18
5. James, 17
6. William, 16
7. Logan, 15
8. Lucas, 15
9. Thomas, 15
10. Elijah, 14

In the girls’ top 10, Mia, Ruby and Lily replaced Emily, Scarlett and Ella.

In the boys’ top 10, Mason, Logan, Lucas, Thomas and Elijah replaced Charlie, Jacob, Eli, Nathan and Max.

In 2016, the top two names were the same.

Source: Popular baby names – NT.GOV.AU