Gracelyn
girl name#466 in 2025Gracelyn entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #321 in 2020, ranks #466 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1924–2025
#466
rank today
#321
peak (2020)
659
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #5061 |
| 1930s | #4342 |
| 1940s | #4067 |
| 1950s | #5677 |
| 1960s | #5649 |
| 1970s | #7686 |
| 1980s | #10204 |
| 1990s | #5915 |
| 2000s | #1012 |
| 2010s | #403 |
| 2020s | #418 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gracelyn has been most popular in TX, OH, NC.
Living bearers
About 16,000 people named Gracelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gracelyn is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gracelyn in 2025?
- Gracelyn ranks #466 among US girl names in 2025, with 659 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gracelyn most popular?
- Gracelyn peaked in 2020, reaching #321 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gracelyn with classmates?
- Gracelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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