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UK boy's name

Graceson

A masculine name derived from "grace" meaning favored or blessed.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Graceson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Graceson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Graceson. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Graceson ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 boys were registered as Graceson.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Graceson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Graceson mean?

The name Graceson is believed to have originated from a combination of the English words "grace" and "son". It is a relatively modern name, likely emerging in the 19th or 20th century as a new creation.

The word "grace" has its roots in the Latin word "gratia", meaning favor, charm, or thanks. It has been a commonly used name element for centuries, often representing the idea of elegance, poise, and divine blessing. The suffix "-son" is of Old English origin, meaning "son of".

While there are no definitive ancient texts or historical records directly referencing the name Graceson, its components have been present in various cultural traditions. The concept of grace has been celebrated in religious and philosophical contexts across multiple belief systems.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Graceson was Graceson Smith, an American musician and composer born in 1892 in Kentucky. He is known for his contributions to the development of bluegrass music.

Another notable figure was Graceson Jones (1890-1964), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant donations to educational institutions and charitable organizations in his lifetime.

In the literary realm, Graceson Holloway (1923-1998) was an acclaimed American poet and author, known for his poignant works exploring themes of nature, love, and the human experience.

The name also gained some recognition in the world of sports with Graceson Wilson (1941-2019), a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League during the 1960s and 1970s.

Additionally, Graceson Parker (1955-2012) was an influential American architect recognized for his innovative and sustainable designs, particularly in the field of residential architecture.

While the name Graceson is not among the most common given names, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, often carrying connotations of grace, elegance, and familial legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Graceson over time

The chart below shows babies named Graceson registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Graceson, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Graceson
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Decades

Graceson by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Graceson was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4789 3 1
2010s #3937 4 1

Related

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FAQ

Graceson: questions and answers

How popular is the name Graceson in the UK right now?

In 2021, Graceson was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Graceson most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Graceson in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Graceson?

A masculine name derived from "grace" meaning favored or blessed.

How many people are called Graceson in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Graceson across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.