Lynn
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US Popularity:4624
Origin:British
Meaning:Lake, waterfall, pool below a waterfall
Lynn is a gender-neutral name of English, Welsh, and French origin. It means "lake," "waterfall," or "pool below a waterfall," making it an attractive choice for nature-loving parents. If your residence is beside the water, a name like Lynn can encourage baby to celebrate where they come from. With variants including Lynne, Lynette, and Lyndon, this versatile name makes an excellent choice for your little droplet.
Lynn Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lynn is currently #1053 on The Bump
Boy:Lynn is currently #770 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Lynn is currently #578 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lynn is currently #4624 in U.S. births
Boy:Lynn is currently #14820 in U.S. births
Girl:Lynn is currently #5559 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#5559
in 2022
- 830
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 210
Behind the Name, Lynn June 2019
Ancestry, Lynn Family History
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