diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 9565344..1d93609 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](http://keepachangelog.com/) and this p
 
 ### Added
 
+- Adds usage-based sorting (on by default) to the _Git Command Palette_
+  - Adds a `gitlens.gitCommands.sortBy` setting to specify how Git commands are sorted in the _Git Command Palette_
 - Adds ability to show gutter heatmap in the gutter and/or on the scroll bar — closes [#297](https://github.com/eamodio/vscode-gitlens/issues/297)
   - Adds a `gitlens.heatmap.locations` setting to specify where the indicators of the gutter heatmap annotations will be shown
 - Adds a `gitlens.fileAnnotations.command` setting to specify whether the file annotations button in the editor title shows a menu or immediately toggles the specified file annotations — closes [#1165](https://github.com/eamodio/vscode-gitlens/issues/1165) thanks to [PR #1171](https://github.com/eamodio/vscode-gitlens/pull/1171) by Raaj Patil ([@arrpee](https://github.com/arrpee))
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 310e552..a13ecb5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -875,14 +875,15 @@ See also [View Settings](#view-settings- 'Jump to the View settings')
 
 ## Git Command Palette Settings [#](#git-command-palette-settings- 'Git Command Palette Settings')
 
-| Name                                              | Description                                                                                                                           |
-| ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `gitlens.gitCommands.closeOnFocusOut`             | Specifies whether to dismiss the _Git Commands Palette_ when focus is lost (if not, press `ESC` to dismiss)                           |
-| `gitlens.gitCommands.search.matchAll`             | Specifies whether to match all or any commit message search patterns                                                                  |
-| `gitlens.gitCommands.search.matchCase`            | Specifies whether to match commit search patterns with or without regard to casing                                                    |
-| `gitlens.gitCommands.search.matchRegex`           | Specifies whether to match commit search patterns using regular expressions                                                           |
-| `gitlens.gitCommands.search.showResultsInSideBar` | Specifies whether to show the commit search results directly in the quick pick menu, in the Side Bar, or will be based on the context |
-| `gitlens.gitCommands.skipConfirmations`           | Specifies which (and when) Git commands will skip the confirmation step, using the format: `git-command-name:(menu/command)`          |
+| Name                                              | Description                                                                                                                                                   |
+| ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `gitlens.gitCommands.closeOnFocusOut`             | Specifies whether to dismiss the _Git Commands Palette_ when focus is lost (if not, press `ESC` to dismiss)                                                   |
+| `gitlens.gitCommands.search.matchAll`             | Specifies whether to match all or any commit message search patterns                                                                                          |
+| `gitlens.gitCommands.search.matchCase`            | Specifies whether to match commit search patterns with or without regard to casing                                                                            |
+| `gitlens.gitCommands.search.matchRegex`           | Specifies whether to match commit search patterns using regular expressions                                                                                   |
+| `gitlens.gitCommands.search.showResultsInSideBar` | Specifies whether to show the commit search results directly in the quick pick menu, in the Side Bar, or will be based on the context                         |
+| `gitlens.gitCommands.skipConfirmations`           | Specifies which (and when) Git commands will skip the confirmation step, using the format: `git-command-name:(menu/command)`                                  |
+| `gitlens.gitCommands.sortBy`                      | Specifies how Git commands are sorted in the _Git Command Palette_<br /><br />`name` - sorts commands by name<br />`usage` - sorts commands by last used date |
 
 ## Remote Provider Integration Settings [#](#remote-provider-integration-settings- 'Remote Provider Integration Settings')
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index edfe529..6d4fa20 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -733,6 +733,20 @@
 					"markdownDescription": "Specifies which (and when) Git commands will skip the confirmation step, using the format: `git-command-name:(menu|command)`",
 					"scope": "window"
 				},
+				"gitlens.gitCommands.sortBy": {
+					"type": "string",
+					"default": "usage",
+					"enum": [
+						"name",
+						"usage"
+					],
+					"enumDescriptions": [
+						"Sorts commands by name",
+						"Sorts commands by last used date"
+					],
+					"markdownDescription": "Specifies how Git commands are sorted in the _Git Command Palette_",
+					"scope": "window"
+				},
 				"gitlens.heatmap.ageThreshold": {
 					"type": "number",
 					"default": 90,
diff --git a/src/commands/gitCommands.ts b/src/commands/gitCommands.ts
index ce3166f..9074822 100644
--- a/src/commands/gitCommands.ts
+++ b/src/commands/gitCommands.ts
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 'use strict';
 import { Disposable, InputBox, QuickInputButton, QuickInputButtons, QuickPick, QuickPickItem, window } from 'vscode';
 import { command, Command, Commands } from './common';
-import { configuration } from '../configuration';
+import { configuration, GitCommandSorting } from '../configuration';
+import { Usage, WorkspaceState } from '../constants';
 import { Container } from '../container';
 import { BranchGitCommand, BranchGitCommandArgs } from './git/branch';
 import { CherryPickGitCommand, CherryPickGitCommandArgs } from './git/cherry-pick';
@@ -723,6 +724,13 @@ class PickCommandStep implements QuickPickStep {
 			new TagGitCommand(args?.command === 'tag' ? args : undefined),
 		];
 
+		if (Container.config.gitCommands.sortBy === GitCommandSorting.Usage) {
+			const usage = Container.context.workspaceState.get<Usage>(WorkspaceState.GitCommandPaletteUsage);
+			if (usage != null) {
+				this.items.sort((a, b) => (usage[b.key] ?? 0) - (usage[a.key] ?? 0));
+			}
+		}
+
 		this.hiddenItems = [];
 	}
 
@@ -751,5 +759,18 @@ class PickCommandStep implements QuickPickStep {
 		}
 
 		this._command = command;
+		if (command != null) {
+			void this.updateCommandUsage(command.key, Date.now());
+		}
+	}
+
+	private async updateCommandUsage(id: string, timestamp: number) {
+		let usage = Container.context.workspaceState.get<Usage>(WorkspaceState.GitCommandPaletteUsage);
+		if (usage === undefined) {
+			usage = Object.create(null) as Usage;
+		}
+
+		usage[id] = timestamp;
+		await Container.context.workspaceState.update(WorkspaceState.GitCommandPaletteUsage, usage);
 	}
 }
diff --git a/src/config.ts b/src/config.ts
index dbace23..7978369 100644
--- a/src/config.ts
+++ b/src/config.ts
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ export interface Config {
 			showResultsInSideBar: boolean | null;
 		};
 		skipConfirmations: string[];
+		sortBy: GitCommandSorting;
 	};
 	heatmap: {
 		ageThreshold: number;
@@ -210,6 +211,11 @@ export enum FileAnnotationType {
 	Heatmap = 'heatmap',
 }
 
+export enum GitCommandSorting {
+	Name = 'name',
+	Usage = 'usage',
+}
+
 export enum GravatarDefaultStyle {
 	Faces = 'wavatar',
 	Geometric = 'identicon',
diff --git a/src/constants.ts b/src/constants.ts
index c80d0b8..3e5464f 100644
--- a/src/constants.ts
+++ b/src/constants.ts
@@ -206,11 +206,16 @@ export interface Starred {
 	[id: string]: boolean;
 }
 
+export interface Usage {
+	[id: string]: number;
+}
+
 export enum WorkspaceState {
 	BranchComparisons = 'gitlens:branch:comparisons',
 	ConnectedPrefix = 'gitlens:connected:',
 	DefaultRemote = 'gitlens:remote:default',
 	DisallowConnectionPrefix = 'gitlens:disallow:connection:',
+	GitCommandPaletteUsage = 'gitlens:gitComandPalette:usage',
 	StarredBranches = 'gitlens:starred:branches',
 	StarredRepositories = 'gitlens:starred:repositories',
 	ViewsRepositoriesAutoRefresh = 'gitlens:views:repositories:autoRefresh',