Gracelyn
How to say it: GRAYS-lin · /ˈɡreɪslɪn/
Modern blend of Grace (from Latin 'gratia', meaning grace/favor) with the suffix -lyn; no classical precedent.
Gracelyn was the 258th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 659 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #325 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #258 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 659 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,443 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #325 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising steadily of late, Gracelyn found its best years in the 2020s. It stands at its peak now, though a slight dip looks likely.
What goes with it
Soft and gentle with a virtue quality, Gracelyn pairs naturally with Emmalyn.
Nicknames
- Grace
- Gracie
- Lyn
- Lynnie
Honouring a Gracelyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gracelyn is about 1 in 102.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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