Gracelynne
A combination of Grace (favor or blessing) and Lynne (a variant of Lynn meaning lake or waterfall).
Name Census estimates that about 409 living Americans carry the first name Gracelynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gracelynne today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gracelynne births was 2018 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gracelynne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
409
~ 1 in 838,030 Americans
Peak year
2018
35 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,015
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Gracelynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gracelynne from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 229 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Gracelynne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gracelynne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gracelynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gracelynnes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gracelynne
The name Gracelynne is a relatively modern invention, blending the traditional English name Grace with the surname-derived suffix "lynne". The core name Grace stems from the Latin "gratia", meaning favor, charm, or thanks. This name has deep roots in Christianity, often symbolizing the divine grace bestowed by God.
The name Grace has been used since antiquity, appearing in early Christian texts and scriptures. One of the earliest known bearers was Grace, a 4th-century Christian martyr venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the Middle Ages, the name became popular among English and French nobility, often given to express gratitude for a child's birth.
While the name Grace has a long history, the specific spelling Gracelynne is a more modern variant. The earliest recorded instance of this spelling dates back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a creative combination of Grace and the popular suffix "lynne", derived from surnames like Lynne or Linden.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures named Grace. Grace Kelly (1929-1982), the American actress who became Princess of Monaco, is perhaps the most famous. Other notable Graces include Grace Hopper (1906-1992), a pioneering computer scientist, and Grace Darling (1815-1842), an English Victorian celebrated for her bravery in rescuing shipwreck survivors.
While less well-known, there have also been a few individuals who bore the spelling Gracelynne. Gracelynne Ricketts (1911-1995) was an American author and playwright, best known for her works exploring African-American culture. Gracelynne Weathersby (born 1949) is an American historian and expert on North Korean affairs.
The name Gracelynne, though modern in its precise spelling, carries with it the rich history and symbolism of its root name Grace. Its blending of traditional and contemporary elements reflects the enduring appeal of classic names reimagined for a new era.
People
Gracelynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gracelynne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gracelynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gracelynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 409 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gracelynne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 838,030 US residents.
Is Gracelynne a common name?
We classify Gracelynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 412 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gracelynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Gracelynne was 2018, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gracelynne is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gracelynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gracelynne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.