Total births
248
Girls' name · since 2009
Graelyn
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 248 babies named Graelyn, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13022
- among girls today
- 248
- born since 2009
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- more common than other girls
Graelyn currently ranks #13022 among girls' names in America, with 248 babies recorded since 2009.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Graelyn has been recorded 248 times among girls since 2009, currently ranked #13022 nationally and more common than 27% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #13022 among girls today
- 248 born since 2009
- 2010s peak decade
- 27% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Graelyn is currently the #13022 girls' name in America, more common than 27% of girls - 248 born since 2009, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13022
- among girls today
- 248
- born since 2009
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- more common than other girls
Graelyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13022
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 27% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Graelyn was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
37 babies were named Graelyn in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Graelyn compares
248 41th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Graelyn's all-time total is 35% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Graelyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 248 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Graelyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Graelyn's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Graelyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#13,022
Active since
2009
Graelyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Graelyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Graelyn's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Graelyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 161 births (65% of all-time use).
Graelyn by state
Where Graelyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.0% |
North Carolina share of Graelyn's total US births 2.4%
Even split
6 of 248 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Graelyn? ▼
248 babies have been named Graelyn since 2009. It currently ranks #13022 among girls. The peak year was 2018 with 37 births.
When was Graelyn most popular? ▼
Graelyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Graelyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Graelyn are North Carolina (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Graelyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Graelyn since 2009 -- 17 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Graelyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Grace, Gracie, Graciela, Gracelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Graelyn's data
- Graelyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 2020s (81) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Graelyns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Graelyn
Nearby Names Like Graelyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Graelyn
Grace Girl
#40 534,935 births
Gracie Girl
#250 84,121 births
Graciela Girl
#1946 16,315 births
Gracelyn Girl
#466 15,917 births
Gracelynn Girl
#424 13,268 births
Compare Graelyn side by side: Graelyn vs Grace Graelyn vs Gracie Graelyn vs Graciela
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Graelyn: #13022 Girls' Name - 248 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/graelyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Graelyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.