Declining since 2009, #2,514 for girls today.
Popularity of Gracyn since 1994
Babies named Gracyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 206 |
| 2000s | 1,523 |
| 2010s | 1,921 |
| 2020s | 479 |
Meaning & origin
Gracyn is a modern American name that emerged in the 1990s, first recorded in 1994. It reached its peak rank of 2514 in 2010, with a frequency of about 1 in 22961 births that year. Since 2009, its usage has been falling, mirroring the trajectory of many -yn and -en suffix names. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting regional preferences for inventive spellings. Gracyn's appeal lies in its similarity to familiar names like Grace and Grayson, offering a distinctive yet approachable option for parents seeking a contemporary feel.
Gracyn is a modern coinage that blends the sound of Grace with the fashionable -yn suffix. It follows the trend of creative spelling variations popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States. Its first recorded use in Social Security data is 1994, suggesting a recent invention rather than historical lineage.
Where Gracyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gracie, Gray
Sibling names for Gracyn
Names that share Gracyn's style, for a brother or sister.
