Declining since 2021, #442 for girls today.
Popularity of Gracelynn since 1995
Babies named Gracelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 1,233 |
| 2010s | 6,839 |
| 2020s | 5,148 |
Meaning & origin
Gracelynn is a modern American name that illustrates the ongoing appeal of compound names in the 21st century. First recorded in the U.S. in 1995, it rose quickly in popularity, hitting its peak rank in 2020. Since 2021 its usage has been falling, but it remains a familiar choice in states like Kentucky, Arkansas, and West Virginia. The name's construction from Grace (a classic virtue name) and Lynn (a once-ubiquitous middle name) reflects a broader trend of combining traditional elements into fresh-sounding creations. Its trajectory shows how even recent coinages can achieve widespread use before settling into a quieter pattern.
Gracelynn is a 20th-century coinage formed by blending the popular name Grace with the common suffix Lynn. Grace itself derives from Latin gratia, meaning 'favor, thanks,' while Lynn has Old English origins from a word for 'lake' or 'pool.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and gained popularity in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward elaborate '-lynn' names.
Where Gracelynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Grace, Lynn, Gracie
Sibling names for Gracelynn
Names that share Gracelynn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Gracelynn
Names whose popularity has moved with Gracelynn's over the last 50 years.
