US Popularity:4624
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Welsh, French
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 #14786 in U.S. births
Girl:Lynn is currently #5553 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#5553
in 2022
- 1413
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data
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