Gracey is of American origin, derived from the English surname 'Grace'. It was originally an occupational name for a maker of wreaths or garlands, coming from the Middle English word 'grese', meaning 'garland' or 'wreath'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been used as both a first name and a nickname. Today, it is considered unisex but is more commonly given to girls.
The name Gracey experienced a significant surge in popularity from the late 1990s to around 2007, with a peak of 183 births in 2005. However, it has been steadily declining since then, with only 21 births recorded in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 2548 babies named Gracey from 1918 to 2023.