Rising since 2005, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Gracielynn since 2004
Babies named Gracielynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Gracielynn emerged in U.S. naming records in 2004, a creation of the modern trend for compound names that blend established favorites with the popular suffix -lynn. The combination reached its peak usage in 2012, when it ranked 10,917 with a frequency of about 1 in 200,908 births. Since 2005, Gracielynn has been on a rising trajectory, reflecting the ongoing appeal of names that pair Grace with a softly ending second element. Despite its novelty, the name has not gained widespread geographical presence, as it has yet to crack the top names in any state.
Gracielynn is a modern invented name formed by combining the established names Grace and Lynn. Grace entered English use from Latin gratia, favored by Puritans and later revived in the 19th century. Lynn derives from a Welsh place name meaning 'lake' or 'pool' and has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The combination Gracielynn first appeared in U.S. records in 2004, part of a trend blending classic elements with the fashionable suffix -lynn.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gracie, Lynn, Gracie Lynn
Sibling names for Gracielynn
Names that share Gracielynn's style, for a brother or sister.
