Gracen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gracen is an English name derived from the concept of grace, with roots tracing back to Latin and Old French. It evolved from historical forms like Grace and Gracia, reflecting attributes of elegance and beauty. The name has gained popularity in modern times, often being associated with positive traits. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Gracen is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gracen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gracen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3501st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2123rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9858th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2197th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2639th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gracen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gracen"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡreɪsən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Gracen is derived from the word 'grace,' which has roots in Latin and Old French, meaning elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action.
Meaning
grace
Language Evolution
Grace (Old French), Gracia (Latin), Gratia (Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Gracen has gained popularity in recent years as a modern variant of Grace, often used in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Grace, Gracie, Gracelyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Gracen is perceived as a contemporary name that conveys charm and elegance, often associated with positive qualities.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gracen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gracen"
"Gracen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3501st of 24088 | 438 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2123rd of 23106 | 807 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9858th of 27321 | 98 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2197th of 35406 | 1,317 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2639th of 30306 | 797 |
Regional Popularity of "Gracen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
47.61% 3482nd/7313 |
59.31% 4426th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.66% 2098th/3984 |
78.20% 3509th/4487 |
32.86% 2242nd/6822 |
43.34% 2720th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gracen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.00% 2566th/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
23.11% 1690th/7313 |
62.05% 4631st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
65.86% 2624th/3984 |
82.79% 3715th/4487 |
36.97% 2522nd/6822 |
67.78% 4254th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gracen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gracen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.