Gracelyn

Gracelyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 666 girls in the United States.

Gracelyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gracelyn

Gracelyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gracelyn first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #321 in 2020, and in 2024 666 babies received the name — 15,240 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gracelyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#321 in 2020
Peak year
2018
Babies named Gracelyn in 2024
666
Total since 1880
15,240

Gracelyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#2201 in 2021
Babies named Gracelyn in 2025
7
Total since 1996
92

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gracelyn mean?

The meaning of Gracelyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gracelyn a boy or girl name?

Gracelyn is a girl name. In 2024, 666 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gracelyn?

Gracelyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gracelyn?

Gracelyn first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #321 in 2020, and 666 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].