Graesyn
An Old English name signifying an uncommon and blessed life.
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Graesyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 79.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Graesyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graesyn births was 2020 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graesyn. 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
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
2020
35 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,209
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Graesyn
Graesyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 268 total registrations, 213 (79.5%) were male and 55 (20.5%) were female.
Graesyn as a male name
- Ranked #10,209 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (29 births)
Graesyn as a female name
- Ranked #16,155 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2017 (10 births)
Popularity
Graesyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graesyn 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 155 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Graesyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graesyn 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 Graesyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Graesyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Graesyn
The given name Graesyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the name Grace, which has its roots in the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor or grace. While the name Grace has a rich historical lineage, the specific spelling Graesyn does not have any documented ancient origins or known historical references.
There are no recorded instances of the name Graesyn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from previous centuries. As a newly coined name, it is unlikely to have been borne by any notable figures or prominent individuals throughout history.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Graesyn are likely to be found in modern birth records and census data from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries where unique and creative name spellings have become more prevalent.
Given the lack of historical references and the recent emergence of this particular spelling, it is challenging to identify individuals from past centuries who bore the name Graesyn. However, it is possible that some modern individuals may have adopted this spelling as a unique variant of the more traditional Grace.
As a newly created name, Graesyn does not have a rich historical tapestry woven with famous individuals or significant cultural references. It is a product of contemporary naming trends and reflects the desire for unique and creative spellings in modern times.
People
Graesyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graesyn 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
Graesyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graesyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graesyn 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 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Graesyn a common name?
We classify Graesyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 268 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graesyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Graesyn was 2020, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graesyn is about 9 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 Graesyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Graesyn a male name?
Yes, 79.5% of people registered as Graesyn in the SSA data are male. 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 Graesyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Graesyn 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 Graesyn 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 Americans are named Graesyn?
Want to know how many people have the name Graesyn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.