Graecyn
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "descended from Greek ancestors".
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Graecyn. It is a predominantly female name (92.5% of registrations). The average person named Graecyn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graecyn births was 2015 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graecyn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Graecyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
2015
12 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,728
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Graecyn
Graecyn leans heavily female at 92.5% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Graecyn as a male name
- Ranked #12,728 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (5 births)
Graecyn as a female name
- Ranked #12,911 in 2019
- 7 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2011 (11 births)
Popularity
Graecyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graecyn from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 57 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graecyn 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 Graecyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Graecyn
The name Graecyn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical roots or linguistic origins. It appears to be a creative spelling variation or combination of the names Grace and Quinn, both of which have richer histories and etymological backgrounds.
Grace is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor, charm, or thanks. It has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries, often used as a virtuous or religious name. The name Quinn, on the other hand, has Irish origins and means "descendant of Conn," a famous ancient king of Ireland.
While the name Graecyn itself does not have any recorded ancient or medieval uses, its component names have been present in various historical texts and records. Grace, for instance, has biblical references and was the name of several early Christian saints, such as Grace of Valencia (c. 1370-1433), a Spanish nun and mystic.
As for notable individuals named Graecyn, the name is relatively uncommon, and it is challenging to find well-known figures throughout history with this exact spelling. However, there have been notable individuals with the names Grace and Quinn, which may have inspired the creation of Graecyn.
One notable Grace was Grace Kelly (1929-1982), the American actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III. Another was Grace Hopper (1906-1992), a pioneering American computer scientist and naval officer. In the realm of literature, Grace Metalious (1924-1964) was an American author known for her controversial novel "Peyton Place."
As for the name Quinn, notable individuals include Quinn Martin (1922-1987), an American television producer known for shows like "The Fugitive" and "The FBI," and Quinn Cummings (born 1967), an American actress and author known for her roles in films like "The Goodbye Girl."
While the name Graecyn may be a modern invention, it draws inspiration from names with rich histories and associations, reflecting the creativity and individuality of modern naming practices.
People
Graecyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graecyn 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
Graecyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graecyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graecyn 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 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Graecyn a common name?
We classify Graecyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 67 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graecyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Graecyn was 2015, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graecyn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Graecyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Graecyn a female name?
Yes, 92.5% of people registered as Graecyn 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.
Is Graecyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Graecyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Graecyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Graecyn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Graecyn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.