Lynn Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlin / lɪnEnglish; Welsh
Meaning
English: lake; Welsh: a form of the name 'Llynn'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lynn has roots in both English and Welsh cultures. In English, it is often associated with geographical features, particularly lakes or bodies of water. In Welsh, it is derived from 'Llynn', which means 'lake'. The name has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly given to girls.
Trend Summary
Lynn has seen a decline in popularity as a boy's name in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lin
- Lynne
International Variants
- Lynn (English)
- Llynn (Welsh)
Famous people named Lynn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lynn was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lynn has ranked as high as #313 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Utah, California, Michigan, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Lynn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lynn (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 30 |
| 1881 | 21 |
| 1882 | 27 |
| 1883 | 33 |
| 1884 | 27 |
| 1885 | 25 |
| 1886 | 25 |
| 1887 | 23 |
| 1888 | 17 |
| 1889 | 44 |
| 1890 | 27 |
| 1891 | 34 |
| 1892 | 39 |
| 1893 | 35 |
| 1894 | 28 |
| 1895 | 46 |
| 1896 | 37 |
| 1897 | 27 |
| 1898 | 44 |
| 1899 | 31 |
| 1900 | 41 |
| 1901 | 27 |
| 1902 | 39 |
| 1903 | 34 |
| 1904 | 40 |
| 1905 | 28 |
| 1906 | 40 |
| 1907 | 48 |
| 1908 | 50 |
| 1909 | 67 |
| 1910 | 63 |
| 1911 | 66 |
| 1912 | 156 |
| 1913 | 192 |
| 1914 | 232 |
| 1915 | 305 |
| 1916 | 320 |
| 1917 | 345 |
| 1918 | 362 |
| 1919 | 345 |
| 1920 | 412 |
| 1921 | 366 |
| 1922 | 383 |
| 1923 | 391 |
| 1924 | 409 |
| 1925 | 435 |
| 1926 | 370 |
| 1927 | 447 |
| 1928 | 468 |
| 1929 | 415 |
| 1930 | 458 |
| 1931 | 425 |
| 1932 | 496 |
| 1933 | 527 |
| 1934 | 564 |
| 1935 | 555 |
| 1936 | 614 |
| 1937 | 703 |
| 1938 | 810 |
| 1939 | 885 |
| 1940 | 1,045 |
| 1941 | 1,351 |
| 1942 | 1,394 |
| 1943 | 1,442 |
| 1944 | 1,290 |
| 1945 | 1,218 |
| 1946 | 1,530 |
| 1947 | 1,781 |
| 1948 | 1,572 |
| 1949 | 1,580 |
| 1950 | 1,623 |
| 1951 | 1,670 |
| 1952 | 1,591 |
| 1953 | 1,555 |
| 1954 | 1,415 |
| 1955 | 1,333 |
| 1956 | 1,253 |
| 1957 | 1,274 |
| 1958 | 1,052 |
| 1959 | 1,008 |
| 1960 | 960 |
| 1961 | 891 |
| 1962 | 833 |
| 1963 | 717 |
| 1964 | 646 |
| 1965 | 514 |
| 1966 | 485 |
| 1967 | 439 |
| 1968 | 455 |
| 1969 | 432 |
| 1970 | 381 |
| 1971 | 341 |
| 1972 | 291 |
| 1973 | 267 |
| 1974 | 224 |
| 1975 | 192 |
| 1976 | 182 |
| 1977 | 150 |
| 1978 | 152 |
| 1979 | 143 |
| 1980 | 170 |
| 1981 | 170 |
| 1982 | 123 |
| 1983 | 102 |
| 1984 | 103 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1986 | 89 |
| 1987 | 84 |
| 1988 | 83 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 77 |
| 1991 | 66 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1993 | 57 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 15 |