Flynn

Flynn - A very unique male name

Flynn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1964 on position #1504. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Flynn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Flynn? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Flynn. The baby boy name Flynn was given to 252 baby boys in 2025, ranking #824 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,819 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Flynn peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 646.

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Flynn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Flynn is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #243 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,183.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Flynn is where you live.

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Flynn origin and meaning

Irish (transferred surname)

From the Irish surname Ó Floinn, 'descendant of Flann,' Flann being an old Irish name meaning 'red, ruddy'

Flynn is the dashing Irish surname — Errol Flynn's swashbuckling fame is surname fame — that became a boy's first name in the 21st century. US use peaked in 2021, helped by Flynn Rider, the roguish hero of Disney's Tangled.

Attested etymology

Flynn is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Flynn, pop culture references for the name Flynn and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Flynn

We've found the following names that sound similar to Flynn, sorted by popularity.

Filemon / Filimon / Fallon / Flem / Filomeno /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Flynn

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Flynn a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Flynn?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

FLIN · /flɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Flynn Rider — The thief hero of Disney's Tangled, whose real name in the film is Eugene Fitzherbert (Fictional, 2010) Fictional

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Flynn for Celtic dash — one quick syllable with Errol Flynn's swagger and a Disney hero behind it.

Worth knowing

• It still reads as a surname first to many, and Finn is a near-identical sound now far more common