Gracen
Every Gracen since 1989 — 3,531 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gracen
Gracen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,787 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 3,531 American babies have been named Gracen — about 63% girls and 37% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 208 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gracen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gracen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,787 | 42 | #2,954 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,942 | 51 | #2,609 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,042 | 40 | #3,077 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,337 | 75 | #2,028 |
| 2021 | 53 | #3,085 | 44 | #2,835 |
| 2020 | 52 | #3,070 | 63 | #2,196 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,611 | 75 | #1,963 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,313 | 83 | #1,828 |
| 2017 | 77 | #2,366 | 84 | #1,805 |
| 2016 | 126 | #1,696 | 82 | #1,835 |
| 2015 | 96 | #2,045 | 74 | #1,964 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,566 | 67 | #2,085 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,368 | 70 | #1,979 |
| 2012 | 75 | #2,457 | 66 | #2,077 |
| 2011 | 80 | #2,331 | 60 | #2,181 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2,709 | 54 | #2,362 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,406 | 47 | #2,631 |
| 2008 | 86 | #2,281 | 31 | #3,514 |
| 2007 | 86 | #2,261 | 38 | #3,045 |
| 2006 | 99 | #2,007 | 33 | #3,251 |
| 2005 | 92 | #2,034 | 24 | #3,859 |
| 2004 | 97 | #1,930 | 23 | #3,913 |
| 2003 | 113 | #1,691 | 12 | #6,001 |
| 2002 | 88 | #1,994 | 13 | #5,516 |
| 2001 | 87 | #1,972 | 9 | #7,112 |
| 2000 | 94 | #1,836 | 9 | #7,027 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,803 | 5 | #9,344 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gracen in 2025?
Gracen ranked #5,787 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gracen?
3,531 babies have been named Gracen in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gracen most popular?
Gracen peaked in 2016, when 208 newborns received the name.
Is Gracen a boy or girl name?
Gracen is used for both: about 63% of babies named Gracen have been girls and 37% boys.
Is the name Gracen rising or falling?
Gracen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.