Lynley Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLIN-lee / /ˈlɪnli/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: meadow; Scottish: from the lake
Historical & Cultural Background
Lynley is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Linley, which is derived from a place name in England. The name reflects a connection to nature, particularly meadows and lakes. It has been used as both a first name and a surname.
Trend Summary
Lynley has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Linley
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lynley was first seen in the United States in 1962. Lynley has ranked as high as #1377 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Lynley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lynley (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 25 |