Gracelyn Girl

Popularity: #411 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGRAY-suh-lin / /ˈɡreɪs.lɪn/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: Graceful; Latin: Grace

Historical & Cultural Background

Gracelyn is a modern name that combines the traditional name Grace with the suffix '-lyn', which has gained popularity in recent decades. The name Grace has deep roots in Christian tradition, often associated with divine grace. The '-lyn' suffix is often used in contemporary names, contributing to a trend of creating unique variations of classic names. Gracelyn reflects a blend of classic and modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

Gracelyn has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

GracieLynMackenzieKinsleyAveryBrielleCaitlynRileyHayleyKylie

Variants

  • Gracelynn
  • Gracelyne

International Variants

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Famous people named Gracelyn

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Fictional characters named Gracelyn

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Sibling Suggestions

MadelynKaitlynAvelynEmmelynJocelynAdalyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gracelyn was first seen in the United States in 1924. Gracelyn has ranked as high as #607 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana, and California. In the past 5 years the name Gracelyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gracelyn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 61
10%
IN 39
6%
OH 33
5%
AL 32
5%
NC 29
5%
TN 29
5%
PA 28
5%
FL 28
5%
NY 27
4%
CA 24
4%
GA 21
3%
IL 21
3%
OK 21
3%
SC 20
3%
LA 19
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19245
19385
19436
19455
194710
19505
19556
19565
19595
19646
19657
19735
19788
19825
19866
19888
19895
19907
19919
19927
19939
199416
199530
199626
199739
199847
199979
2000103
2001134
2002128
2003230
2004263
2005334
2006364
2007355
2008443
2009534
2010566
2011622
2012599
2013751
2014816
2015925
2016917
2017947
2018980
2019960
2020971
2021875
2022759
2023627
2024666