Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
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Gracelynn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “blend of Grace and Lynn”
- Meaning
- blend of Grace and Lynn
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- GRAYS-lihn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #442
- US babies 2025
- 698
- Best rank
- #310 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Gracelynn
Gracelynn is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “blend of Grace and Lynn”.
Gracelynn is a modern American name that combines Grace with the popular -lynn ending. Grace comes from the Latin gratia, meaning favor or grace, and has been used as a virtue name since Puritan times. By adding -lynn, parents created a fresh, flowing name that fits alongside Brooklyn and Adalynn. Because it is a recent coinage, its meaning rests on its first element. Gracelynn feels sweet, gentle and contemporary. Gracie is the natural nickname, and it pairs well with classic middle names like Rose or Marie.
Popularity over time
Gracelynn first appears in US Social Security records in 1995. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 16 different years, starting in 2010. Its best national rank was #310 in 2020, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,034 babies. In 2025, 698 babies were named Gracelynn, and it ranked #442 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,704 in 2000, #840 in 2010, and #442 in 2025. Of the 13,268 US girls named Gracelynn since records began, 52% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 5,148 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Evelynn, Kalani, Royalty, Wynter, and Alayah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gracelynn ranked highest in Kentucky, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | #114 | 38 |
| Arkansas | #134 | 22 |
| Mississippi | #157 | 16 |
| West Virginia | #161 | 10 |
| Maine | #187 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gracelynn is usually pronounced GRAYS-lihn, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with G and ends in “-nn”.
Middle names for Gracelynn
A few middle names that flow with Gracelynn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gracelynn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gracelynn mean?
Gracelynn is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “blend of Grace and Lynn”.
What is the origin of the name Gracelynn?
Gracelynn has modern American roots. Gracelynn is a modern American name that combines Grace with the popular -lynn ending.
Is Gracelynn a popular name?
Yes. Gracelynn ranked #442 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Gracelynn a boy or girl name?
Gracelynn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gracelynn?
Gracelynn 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