US Popularity:4743
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 #4743 in U.S. births
Boy:Lynn is currently #14108 in U.S. births
Girl:Lynn is currently #5776 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5776
in 2023
- 222
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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