Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Gracelyn.
National Rank (2025)
#466
All-Time Peak Rank
#321 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
15,917
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Gracelyn Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Gracelyn
According to SSA data, Gracelyn achieved its highest historical rank of #321 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 980 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 28.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Gracelyn scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-28.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record980Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
38Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:5
1930s:5
1940s:21
1950s:21
1960s:13
1970s:13
1980s:24
1990s:269
2000s:2,888
2010s:8,086
2020s:4,572
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGrac-el-yn
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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