How Many People Are Named Lynn?
234,691
people in the United States are named Lynn
1 in 1,427 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#342
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0701%
Of US population
Peak Year
1956
8,989 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LIN
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was derived from Welsh llyn "lake". Before the start of the 20th century it was primarily used for boys, but it has since come to be more common for girls. In some cases it may be thought of as a short form of LINDA or names that end in lyn or line.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 67.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
24,503
California
17,570
Pennsylvania
15,574
Illinois
15,561
Michigan
13,472
Ohio
12,369
Wisconsin
10,676
New Jersey
8,799
Minnesota
8,236
Texas
7,523
💡 Fun Facts About "Lynn"
- 75 babies were named Lynn in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1956
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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