Lynn

Lynn - A very unique female name

Lynn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #1019. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lynn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lynn? 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 Lynn. The baby girl name Lynn was given to 19 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3009 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 68,604 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lynn peaked in popularity 70 years ago in 1956 on position 58.

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Lynn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lynn is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,328 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #3,609.

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 Lynn is where you live.

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Lynn origin and meaning

Multiple origins

Uncertain — Lynn has several sources: an English place and surname element (from towns like King's Lynn, of Celtic origin), the Welsh word llyn, 'lake', and use as a short form of Linda and Lynette-family names

Lynn was a fixture of mid-century America both as a first name — peaking in 1956 — and as the era's favourite middle name. Its roots are genuinely multiple, which is why no single meaning is given. Actress Lynn Redgrave carried it as a given name in this exact form.

Origin uncertain

Lynn is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

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Similar to Lynn

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

Lillian / Lena / Leona / Luna / Liliana / Lynne / Lana / Leilani / Lainey / Leanne /

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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 state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Lynn

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 Lynn 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lynn?

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

LIN · /lɪn/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Lynne — The e-ending spelling
• Lyn — A streamlined spelling

Nicknames: Lynnie

Famous bearers

• Lynn Redgrave — English-American actress of stage and screen; died in 2010, so typed contemporary under the died-2000-or-later rule (1943–2010) Contemporary

Style

ClassicShort form

Why parents choose it

Lynn is clean and unshowy — a one-syllable name with mid-century warmth that now feels almost forgotten as a first name.

Worth knowing

• Far more familiar as a middle name, so a first-name Lynn may be assumed to go by her middle name instead