Lynn
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Lake; Waterfall; Flax
Background: The name Lynn originates from the Welsh word 'llyn,' meaning 'lake.' It is also associated with 'llyn' meaning 'waterfall' in Welsh. Additionally, in some contexts, it is derived from the Old English word for 'flax,' which connects to the cultivation of the flax plant for textiles.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#216
Total births
234,691
Most popular decade
1950s
(239,463 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-638 ranks)
Years in Top 100
23
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
22.3% male
77.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 30
- First year rank
- #305
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 1,781
- Peak rank
- #151
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 15
- Recent rank
- #5,878
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #836
- Peak year
- 1956
- Peak year births
- 7,736
- Peak rank
- #58
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 60
- Recent rank
- #2,791
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).