Lynne

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Lake; Waterfall

Background: The name Lynne originates from the Welsh word 'llyn,' meaning 'lake' or 'pond.' It is also seen as a variant of the name Lynn, which can refer to a 'waterfall' in Old English. This dual meaning reflects its connections to water features.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#511
Total births
62,410
Most popular decade
1960s (50,976 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,500 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1907

Gender usage

0.7% male 99.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1912
First year births
5
First year rank
#2,544
Peak year
1941
Peak year births
21
Peak rank
#1,485
Most recent year
1969
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#3,315

Female

First year
1907
First year births
8
First year rank
#1,512
Peak year
1960
Peak year births
2,458
Peak rank
#164
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#13,427

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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