Girl
Lynette
little lion
About Lynette
Lynette stands as a name of quiet strength and understated elegance, possessing a vintage charm that's experiencing a well-deserved resurgence. The French-influenced name carries sophistication without pretension, offering a refined choice that ages beautifully from childhood through adulthood. Its soft consonants and gentle rhythm create a soothing sound that's both memorable and pleasant to the ear. The name suggests someone thoughtful, artistic, and compassionate—qualities reflected in its gentle phonetic structure. Lynette provides enough substance to stand proudly on official documents while remaining approachable in everyday use. The -ette ending adds a touch of femininity without being overly frilly, striking an appealing middle ground. This is a name for parents who appreciate classic choices that don't follow every passing trend, who want their daughter to have a name that feels substantial and enduring.
Popularity of the Name Lynette
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | #961 | |||
| 1931 | #964 | |||
| 1932 | #841 | |||
| 1933 | #777 | #180 | ||
| 1934 | #813 | #149 | ||
| 1935 | #735 | #142 | ||
| 1936 | #655 | #122 | ||
| 1937 | #672 | #93 | ||
| 1938 | #633 | #76 | ||
| 1939 | #576 | #70 | ||
| 1940 | #582 | #49 | ||
| 1941 | #497 | #29 | ||
| 1942 | #473 | #28 | ||
| 1943 | #449 | #20 | ||
| 1944 | #449 | #14 | ||
| 1945 | #337 | #8 | ||
| 1946 | #354 | #13 | ||
| 1947 | #330 | #12 | ||
| 1948 | #312 | #13 | ||
| 1949 | #280 | #11 | ||
| 1950 | #269 | #11 | ||
| 1951 | #264 | #12 | ||
| 1952 | #268 | #14 | ||
| 1953 | #258 | #13 | ||
| 1954 | #252 | #11 | ||
| 1955 | #251 | #16 | ||
| 1956 | #248 | #19 | ||
| 1957 | #270 | #20 | ||
| 1958 | #262 | #20 | ||
| 1959 | #263 | #22 | ||
| 1960 | #253 | #27 | ||
| 1961 | #246 | #26 | ||
| 1962 | #258 | #27 | ||
| 1963 | #251 | #35 | ||
| 1964 | #242 | #34 | ||
| 1965 | #225 | #43 | ||
| 1966 | #225 | #58 | ||
| 1967 | #228 | #64 | #435 | |
| 1968 | #229 | #64 | #446 | |
| 1969 | #250 | #90 | ||
| 1970 | #264 | #97 | ||
| 1971 | #268 | #134 | ||
| 1972 | #268 | #107 | ||
| 1973 | #316 | #164 | #484 | |
| 1974 | #349 | #186 | #465 | |
| 1975 | #350 | #203 | #487 | |
| 1976 | #364 | #211 | #474 | |
| 1977 | #390 | #221 | #323 | |
| 1978 | #437 | #296 | #238 | |
| 1979 | #415 | #225 | #248 | |
| 1980 | #485 | #344 | #304 | |
| 1981 | #498 | #262 | #377 | |
| 1982 | #511 | #334 | #307 | |
| 1983 | #480 | #586 | ||
| 1984 | #552 | #344 | #356 | |
| 1985 | #602 | #381 | ||
| 1986 | #601 | #380 | ||
| 1987 | #603 | #380 | #542 | |
| 1988 | #693 | #402 | ||
| 1989 | #675 | #367 | #557 | |
| 1990 | #822 | #583 | ||
| 1991 | #934 | #491 | #843 | |
| 1992 | #832 | #593 | ||
| 1993 | #993 | |||
| 1994 | #998 | #570 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lynette
Names Similar to Lynette
Nicknames for Lynette
- Lyn
- Lynn
- Linnie
- Nettie
Famous People Named Lynette
| Lynette Fromme | American criminal and member of the Manson Family |
| Lynette Yiadom-Boakye | British artist and painter |
| Lynette Woodard | American former professional basketball player |
| Lynette Nusbacher | British historian and military expert |
| Lynette Roberts | Welsh poet and writer |
| Lynette Alice "Squeaky" Fromme | Another member of the Manson Family |
| Lynette Mettey | American actress |
| Lynette Gillis | aka Lederhosen Lucil - Canadian musician |
| Lynette Sadleir | New Zealand neurologist |
| Lynette White | Welsh murder victim |
Characters Named Lynette
| Lynette Scavo | Character from the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme | Character in the TV series "Mindhunter" |
| Lynette Bishop | Character in the TV series "The L Word" |
| Lynette Shanley | Character in the novel "Island" by Aldous Huxley |
| Lynette "Lynn" Fernsby | Character in the video game "Phoenix Wright - Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies" |
| Lynette White | Character in the video game "The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt" |
| Lynette Dupree | Character in the movie "Single White Female" |
| Lynette Pomeroy | Character in the movie "Deep Impact" |
| Lynette | Character in the book "Lynette's Healing" by Donna Baker |
| Lynette Hale | Character in the book "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes |