Lynn
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Lynn is a Welsh name meaning “lake”. It is a common name, primarily used for girls, with 81.52% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Lynn
Lynn is a name derived from multiple linguistic origins, including Welsh, Scottish Gaelic (Scottish), and German (Germanic). In Welsh contexts, it is associated with llyn, meaning lake, while Scottish Gaelic roots link it to linne, referring to a waterfall or pool. Historically, it emerged as a habitational identifier before evolving into a given name.
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Gender Usage of the Name Lynn
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Lynn is primarily used as a name for girls. Approximately 81.52% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Lynn
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Lynn is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 37K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.8K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 21K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 507K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Lynn ranked #1,933 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #559 in 2024 — a drop of 1,374 places. Lynn is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #57, achieved in 1955 and 1956. Its lowest recorded position was #2,561 in 2013. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 72 places (from #2,005 to #1,933).
Name StyleMethodology
Lynn is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 97% of recorded years, averages 1,831 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 397 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Lynn
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- n — Girl Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Lynn is a monosyllabic name that offers a concise and soft sound. Due to its popularity as a 20th-century classic, it maintains a Beautiful & Charming and unassuming presence.
Middle Names For Lynn
Middle names used with LynnMethodology
Lynn is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Lynn Marie · Lynn Ann · Lynn Ellen · Lynn Anne · Lynn CarolView all 1,469 girl middle names.
- Total 2,295 middle names used with Lynn
- 249 boy middle names used with Lynn
- 503 unisex middle names used with Lynn
Middle name suggestions for LynnMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Lynn is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Lynn Myers · Lynn Monae · Lynn Megan · Lynn Moody · Lynn Monay. View all 264 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Lynn
Sound Like Lynn Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lena · Leona · Luna · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Lynn Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Lynne · Lynna · Lyn · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Lynn Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ruth · Grace · Joyce · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Lynn”
Dictionary Meaning of "Lynn"Methodology
A local name for King's Lynn, Norfolk, England
Examples
- King Edward. But whither shall we then? Hastings. To Lynn, my lord; and ship from thence to Flanders.
An English habitational surname from Welsh, from King's Lynn in Norfolk, from Welsh llyn (“lake”) or Old English lean (“reward”, implying land tenure)
A Scottish habitational surname from Scottish Gaelic, from Scottish Gaelic linne (“firth; pond, pool; waterfall”)
A surname from German, an anglicization of Lind
A surname from Irish, a variant of Flynn
A male given name transferred from the surname, usually used as a middle name
A female given name transferred from the surname, popular as a middle name
A female given name, variant of Lyn, popular as a middle name
A number of places in the United States
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- A town in Winston County, Alabama.
- A town in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
- A former settlement in Alameda County, California; named for the city in Massachusetts.
- A town in Washington Township, Randolph County, Indiana.
- A city in Essex County, Massachusetts; named for King's Lynn, Norfolk.
- An unincorporated community in Morrill County, Nebraska.
- An unincorporated community in Box Elder County, Utah; named for founder John Lind.
- An unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia.
- A town in Clark County, Wisconsin.
- A Virginia Beach; Lynnhaven section of Virginia Beach, VA.
- A number of townships in the United States, listed under Lynn Township.
A community in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
A river in Ontario, flowing from the town of Simcoe into Lake Erie
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How to Spell Lynn in ASL
- L
- y
- n
- n
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