gender neutral
Lynn
waterfall, lake
About Lynn
Lynn embodies versatility in its most refined form. The name's gentle cadence carries surprising strength, functioning beautifully as either a standalone first name or an elegant middle name.
Despite its brevity, Lynn possesses remarkable depth, offering a sense of quiet confidence that serves a child well through all life stages.
The name's clean simplicity translates effortlessly across cultural boundaries, maintaining its essential character while adapting to various pronunciations.
For parents seeking balance between distinctiveness and accessibility, Lynn delivers superbly—recognizable without being commonplace, distinctive without complexity.
The name's natural rhythm pairs harmoniously with a wide range of surnames, accommodating everything from single-syllable family names to those with more elaborate sounds.
Popularity of the Name Lynn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #309 | |
| 1881 | #373 | |
| 1882 | #341 | |
| 1883 | #288 | |
| 1884 | #343 | |
| 1885 | #352 | |
| 1886 | #344 | |
| 1887 | #348 | |
| 1888 | #475 | |
| 1889 | #246 | |
| 1890 | #339 | |
| 1891 | #279 | |
| 1892 | #295 | |
| 1893 | #295 | |
| 1894 | #346 | |
| 1895 | #264 | |
| 1896 | #308 | |
| 1897 | #364 | |
| 1898 | #270 | |
| 1899 | #320 | |
| 1900 | #341 | |
| 1901 | #356 | |
| 1902 | #310 | |
| 1903 | #325 | |
| 1904 | #318 | |
| 1905 | #407 | |
| 1906 | #327 | |
| 1907 | #307 | |
| 1908 | #313 | |
| 1909 | #276 | |
| 1910 | #313 | |
| 1911 | #336 | |
| 1912 | #287 | |
| 1913 | #287 | |
| 1914 | #295 | |
| 1915 | #284 | |
| 1916 | #287 | |
| 1917 | #276 | |
| 1918 | #282 | |
| 1919 | #290 | |
| 1920 | #274 | |
| 1921 | #295 | |
| 1922 | #287 | |
| 1923 | #285 | |
| 1924 | #282 | |
| 1925 | #273 | |
| 1926 | #295 | |
| 1927 | #269 | |
| 1928 | #264 | |
| 1929 | #273 | |
| 1930 | #262 | |
| 1931 | #263 | |
| 1932 | #239 | |
| 1933 | #218 | |
| 1934 | #216 | |
| 1935 | #215 | |
| 1936 | #199 | |
| 1937 | #186 | |
| 1938 | #181 | |
| 1939 | #167 | |
| 1940 | #160 | |
| 1941 | #141 | |
| 1942 | #146 | |
| 1943 | #147 | |
| 1944 | #153 | |
| 1945 | #156 | |
| 1946 | #154 | #178 |
| 1947 | #151 | #197 |
| 1948 | #157 | #196 |
| 1949 | #159 | |
| 1950 | #154 | |
| 1951 | #155 | |
| 1952 | #167 | |
| 1953 | #170 | |
| 1954 | #187 | |
| 1955 | #196 | |
| 1956 | #208 | |
| 1957 | #210 | |
| 1958 | #239 | |
| 1959 | #252 | |
| 1960 | #256 | |
| 1961 | #264 | |
| 1962 | #264 | |
| 1963 | #288 | |
| 1964 | #307 | |
| 1965 | #335 | |
| 1966 | #341 | |
| 1967 | #357 | |
| 1968 | #363 | |
| 1969 | #377 | |
| 1970 | #420 | |
| 1971 | #444 | |
| 1972 | #461 | |
| 1973 | #482 | |
| 1974 | #533 | |
| 1975 | #584 | |
| 1976 | #606 | |
| 1977 | #694 | |
| 1978 | #679 | |
| 1979 | #725 | |
| 1980 | #663 | |
| 1981 | #659 | |
| 1982 | #801 | |
| 1983 | #871 | |
| 1984 | #868 | |
| 1985 | #865 | |
| 1986 | #977 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand
Variations of Name Lynn
Names Similar to Lynn
Nicknames for Lynn
- Lynnie
- L
- Lynny
- Li
