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Gracelyn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), English· “blend of Grace and Lynn”
- Meaning
- blend of Grace and Lynn
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), English
- Pronunciation
- GRAYS-lihn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #466
- US babies 2025
- 659
- Best rank
- #321 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Gracelyn
Gracelyn is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “blend of Grace and Lynn”.
Gracelyn is a modern American name formed by combining Grace with the popular ending -lyn. Grace comes from the Latin gratia, meaning favor or goodwill, and was adopted as a virtue name by the Puritans in the seventeenth century. The -lyn ending has been used in many modern names, such as Brooklyn and Adalyn. Gracelyn keeps the gentle meaning of Grace while giving it a longer, more elaborate sound. It is warm and sweet, and Grace or Gracie work as everyday nicknames.
Popularity over time
Gracelyn first appears in US Social Security records in 1924. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #321 in 2020, and the most babies received it in 2018, when 980 were named Gracelyn. In 2025, 659 babies were named Gracelyn, and it ranked #466 nationally. That is 29% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,590 in 1950, #1,713 in 2000, #524 in 2010, and #466 in 2025. Of the 15,917 US girls named Gracelyn since records began, 51% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,572 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Brinley, Felicity, Royalty, Evelynn, and Elle.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gracelyn ranked highest in West Virginia, Montana, and Maine.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #143 | 11 |
| Montana | #153 | 7 |
| Maine | #186 | 6 |
| Indiana | #227 | 31 |
| Ohio | #228 | 50 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gracelyn is usually pronounced GRAYS-lihn, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with G and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Gracelyn
A few middle names that flow with Gracelyn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gracelyn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gracelyn mean?
Gracelyn is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “blend of Grace and Lynn”.
What is the origin of the name Gracelyn?
Gracelyn has modern American and English roots. Gracelyn is a modern American name formed by combining Grace with the popular ending -lyn.
Is Gracelyn a popular name?
Yes. Gracelyn ranked #466 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Gracelyn a boy or girl name?
Gracelyn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gracelyn?
Gracelyn is usually pronounced GRAYS-lihn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings