Gracelyn Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Gracelyn

Gracelyn Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: gr(ayc)-lin
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Gracelyn Name Meaning

When you put these two names together, you get a name that means “graceful lake.” Graceful, as in elegant and beautiful, and lake, as in a body of water. It’s a beautiful and unique meaning that sets Gracelyn apart from other names.

Origins of the Name Gracelyn

Gracelyn is a combination of two names: Grace and Lyn. Grace is a classic name that has been around for centuries. It comes from the Latin word “gratia,” which means “grace” or “favor.” Lyn, on the other hand, is a modern name that is a shortened version of the name Lynn or Linda.

Popularity of the Name Gracelyn

Gracelyn is a relatively new name, so it’s not yet in the top 1,000 baby names. But it’s been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. In 2020, it was the 887th most popular name for girls. This could be because more and more parents are looking for unique and modern names for their little ones.

It’s also worth noting that if you’re looking for a name with a little bit of personality, Gracelyn has got you covered. Just think of all the puns and wordplay you can make with this name: “Gracelyn is a real lake of grace,” “Gracelyn is the most graceful thing in the lake,” etc. Plus, if your daughter ever becomes a synchronized swimmer, her name will be a perfect match for her profession.

Final Thoughts on the Name Gracelyn

So there you have it, the history, origin, meaning, and popularity of the name Gracelyn. It’s a unique, elegant, and modern name that is sure to stand out. Plus, it’s got a little bit of personality to it, which is always a plus. If you’re considering naming your daughter Gracelyn, we say go for it. She’ll be a graceful lake in a sea of ordinary names.

Gracelyn Name Popularity

How popular is the name Gracelyn? Here’s everything we know.

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1994	3,693	5	0.0003%
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1997	3,769	5	0.0003%
1998	2,781	11	0.0007%
1999	2,305	21	0.0014%
2000	1,973	35	0.0023%
2001	1,510	69	0.0046%
2002	1,425	79	0.0053%
2003	1,017	171	0.0112%
2004	910	215	0.0141%
2005	739	316	0.0207%
2006	725	339	0.0217%
2007	779	320	0.0203%
2008	663	409	0.0265%
2009	557	504	0.0337%
2010	512	536	0.0372%
2011	459	599	0.042%
2012	496	568	0.0399%
2013	399	722	0.0507%
2014	389	790	0.0542%
2015	349	892	0.0613%
2016	345	889	0.0617%
2017	331	916	0.0656%
2018	323	949	0.0691%
2019	327	912	0.0674%
2020	322	920	0.0723%
2021	351	789	0.0645%
2022	409	733	0.0556%

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What names sound like Gracelyn?

If you like how Gracelyn sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Gracelyn.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Gracella	Favor; blessing	Latin
Gracelynn	Graceful	English
Gracelynne	Favor; blessing	Latin
Gricely	Dark battle	German

What names are similar to Gracelyn?

Find a name that’s like Gracelyn, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Graciela	Favor; blessing	Latin
Graciella	Favor; blessing	Latin
Gracielle	Favor; blessing	Latin
Gricelda	Dark battle	German
Karelyn	Free man	German
Marcelyn	Dedicated to Mars	Latin

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11 Comments

Caitlin Sep 16 at 6:34 am

Combined my gratitude for receiving my baby through God’s grace with my obsession with Elvis Presley. ???

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Megan Sep 5 at 3:46 pm

A form of Grace/Gracie

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Stephanie Mar 24 at 6:03 pm

My Gracelyn is 21. I loved the name Grace from Little House on the Prairie. Her middle name was going to be Todd and Grace Todd sounded a little off. My middle name is Lyn so there it is: Gracelyn Todd. Its a beautiful name for a beautiful person.

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Tori Sep 18 at 12:19 pm

I love the meaning of grace– God’s grace. I wanted a name ending in Lyn to go with my daughter’s name ending in Lee.

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Dana Feb 18 at 2:24 pm

My great-grandparents were Grace and Grayson and I knew I wanted to name our daughter after them. I came up with Gracelyn to combine the two names and then found out that it was a pretty popular name! We do get asked often if we are ELVIS fans and people will spell her name GRACELAND. That is my old annoyance and I am an Elvis fan! We call her Gracie or Grace as well.

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- Stephanie Mar 24 at 6:00 pm
  
  OMG- i got that a lot too!!!! One time someone asked me, “Wow, you must really like Elvis!!”
  
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Judi caceros Jan 4 at 11:36 am

My husband loved the name Grace, and I wanted to add in as middles Lynn for my sister and Ione for my mother. I kept saying Grace Lynne Ione… Then Gracelyn..Oh thats pretty and not heard it before. So she is Gracelyn Ione ie..Gracie or “G”. After naming her found all sorts of “Lynnes” Jerilyn, Darrellyn, Judylyne and more.

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Gracelyn Nov 15 at 2:12 pm

I choose grace because i liked that name ever since i was little.. And hubby just added lyn to give it a kick i guess lol.

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Kayla Nov 6 at 10:46 am

Gracelyn Henrietta

Grace came from my husbands Grandma that passed away

Henry came from my grandpa that passed away

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Diamond Jun 27 at 1:38 pm

I always loved the name Grace, but during my pregnancy I felt it was missing something. One day I saw Gracelyn and instantly fell in love. I had to convince my husband a bit, but once she was born we both agreed she was definitely “Gracelyn”. It also looks very pretty on paper and makes for a princess like and professional signature.

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Jaclyn Jun 19 at 10:46 am

We choosed Gracelyn Gianna because it meant gift from God and gods most precious! She was my rainbow baby after a lost in 2014 of my twins. After 9 years of trying the name suited her well.

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