Declining since 2016, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Gracelin since 2001
Babies named Gracelin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Gracelin entered U.S. records in 2001, a late addition to the wave of modern compound names built around Grace and lin endings. Its peak came in 2017, the same year many such blended names reached their highest frequency. Since 2016, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from this style. At rank 13,208 in 2025, it remains a rare choice, with only about 1 in 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. Gracelin has not been recorded in any of the top state lists, suggesting it is scattered across the country without a regional concentration. Its slender history and modest numbers make it a name that feels fresh but firmly oriented toward the brief span when Grace modifiers were in fashion.
Gracelin is a modern coinage formed by blending the popular name Grace with the suffix -lin, which may derive from Lynn or names like Evelyn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2001 and saw peak usage in the 2010s. The name reflects the contemporary trend of creating unique compound names with familiar elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gracie, Grace, Lin, Linnie
Sibling names for Gracelin
Names that share Gracelin's style, for a brother or sister.
