Gracelyn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gracelyn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gracelyn?
Gracelyn is spelled G-R-A-C-E-L-Y-N. The name has 8 letters.
Gracelyn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the element “Grace,” meaning “favor” or “blessing,” combined with the diminutive suffix “-lyn.”
- Origin
- Gracelyn is a name formed by combining “Grace” with the suffix “-lyn”, which is commonly used in modern English naming patterns.
- Pronunciation
- GRAY-suh-lin · 3 syllables
Gracelyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#466
Recorded Births659
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #466 and recorded 15 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gracelyn Mean?
Derived from the element “Grace,” meaning “favor” or “blessing,” combined with the diminutive suffix “-lyn.”
Origin: Gracelyn is a name formed by combining “Grace” with the suffix “-lyn”, which is commonly used in modern English naming patterns.
How Do You Pronounce Gracelyn?
PronunciationGRAY-suh-lin
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Gracelyn?
- History
- The suffix “-lyn” has become popular in recent decades for forming feminine names in English-speaking countries by appending it to traditional name elements.
Gracelyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 659 | #466 |
| 2024 | Girls | 674 | #465 |
| 2023 | Girls | 630 | #487 |
| 2022 | Girls | 760 | #414 |
| 2021 | Girls | 876 | #356 |
| 2020 | Girls | 973 | #321 |
| 2019 | Girls | 961 | #333 |
| 2018 | Girls | 980 | #333 |
| 2017 | Girls | 948 | #339 |
| 2016 | Girls | 917 | #357 |
| 2015 | Girls | 925 | #354 |
| 2014 | Girls | 816 | #400 |
| 2013 | Girls | 751 | #407 |
| 2012 | Girls | 599 | #509 |
| 2011 | Girls | 623 | #477 |
| 2010 | Girls | 566 | #524 |
| 2009 | Girls | 534 | #572 |
| 2008 | Girls | 443 | #685 |
| 2007 | Girls | 355 | #807 |
| 2006 | Girls | 364 | #755 |
| 2005 | Girls | 334 | #778 |
| 2004 | Girls | 263 | #920 |
| 2003 | Girls | 230 | #1,003 |
| 2002 | Girls | 128 | #1,483 |
When Was Gracelyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
980 recorded births
National rank #333
2020 · Girls
973 recorded births
National rank #321
2019 · Girls
961 recorded births
National rank #333
2017 · Girls
948 recorded births
National rank #339
Where Gracelyn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #139 | 11 |
| MT | #144 | 7 |
| ME | #176 | 6 |
| TN | #226 | 35 |
| IN | #226 | 31 |
| OH | #228 | 50 |
| KY | #233 | 19 |
| MO | #238 | 26 |