Lynn name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old High German, Latin, Germanic, Welsh and Hebrew

Usage: English, English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: l(y)-nn

Meaning: Dwells by the Torrent, Waterfall, Pond, Pretty, A Cascade, Lake and Pool

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What does Lynn mean?
Variations of Lynn
Nicknames for Lynn
Middle Names for Lynn
How popular is Lynn?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Lynn
Famous People Named Lynn
Lists having Lynn

What does Lynn mean?

Lynn lin as a girl's name has its roots in Welsh and English. It is a variant of the Welsh name Llinos, which is derived from the word llyn, meaning "lake". The English variation derives from Old English and means "ruddy-complected".

Lynn is also used as a diminutive form of Linda.

Baby name Lynn first appeared in usage data in 1923 in the United States. It reached its peak rank of #58 in 1956.

There are many famous people named Lynn, including actresses Lynn Redgrave and Lynn Collins, singer-songwriter Lori McKenna, and business executive Lynn Tilton.

Each of these women has made a name for herself in her respective field, and they all share the same first name.

While they may be different in terms of their achievements, each of these women has one commonality: their first name is Lynn.

Whether you pronounce it with two syllables or one, this name has become synonymous with success. If you're looking for a powerful baby name with a strong meaning behind it, consider naming your little one Lynn.

Baby name Lynn is a great choice for many reasons.

First, it is a unique name that will definitely make your child stand out from the crowd. Second, it has a beautiful meaning (" lake "), which will give your child a positive and inspiring start in life.

Third, it is a relatively short and simple name, which makes it easy to remember and pronounce. Finally, Lynn is truly gender-neutral, making it perfect for parents who want their child to have the option of choosing any path in life.

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How do I pronounce Lynn?

The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Lynn is l(y)-nn. lin is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Lynn

Linell, Lin, Lina, Adallyn, Lynnmarie, Adah, Adiel, Agda, Ada

Nicknames for Lynn

Given name Lynn is already a short name but there are some nicknames to go along with it:

Names that rhyme with Lynn

How popular is the name Lynn?

Lynn is a very popular in United States where over 234165 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1956, the moniker grabbed the 58th spot and 7737 baby girls were given the name.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 23 times A common name in Switzerland with over 1892 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

Presently the name is rising, in 2007, 148 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 35th position. Also, Lynn was a common name in Netherlands. Over 2109 babies have been named Lynn since 2015.

At its zenith in 2015,. However after 5 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still in a strong position. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Lynn used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 1627 babies have been given the name in 24 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1995,. However after 24 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Lynn is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it had been in use since 1966 and was last seen in 2008, during its 34 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1975, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 113 on girl names chart when 69 babies were given the name Lynn. Over 1226 babies in Ireland have been named Lynn.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1953 and was able to reach the top 600 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 592 on girl names chart when 91 babies were named Lynn.

Over 1261 babies in France have been named Lynn.

Lynn is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 148 babies that have been given the name Lynn in England and Wales. But Lynn is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in, Canada, Myanmar, Scotland, Kenya, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

As per our estimate, over 720000 people has been named Lynn globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	6190	14	3168	51
2022	6451	13	3017	54
2021	4461	22	2558	67
2020	6596	12	2251	79
2019	4942	19	1991	96
2018	5529	16	2473	71
2017	4741	20	2156	88
2016	7595	10	2090	93
2015	5502	16	2252	83
2014	5478	16	2150	88

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Lynn in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	6	16	7430	3261
	0	0	0	392
	2	25	296	574
	2	5	49	138
	3	0	49	0

Numerological analysis of Lynn

You are creative and free-spirited. Monotony always finds a way to make you do stupid and reckless things. You are a sensitive fellow who's often taken for granted. People admire you for your honesty but they also fear what you have to say about their life. Your number reveals that you are the perfect match for professions like medicine, politics, the Secret Service, working with children, science and education, and marketing.

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Virna - Offbeat Virnas origin is Slavic and Latin bestowed upon girls, meaning of Virna is "Faith or The Virgin" is commonly used in English and Italian
Jini - Unconventional Jinis origin is Latin is used substantially in Gujarati, Malayalam and Telugu, meaning of Jini is "Variation of Jenny Which is a Diminutive of Jane or Jennifer" is used as a girl name
Mylan - Atypical Mylan is used mostly in Tamil aimed at both sexes has its origin in Latin and Slavonic, Mylan means "Emulum or Rival"
Deodata - Meaning of Deodata is Given By God or Delivered to God used for girls which of Latin origin is predominantly used in Italian
Markku - Boy name Markku is used substantially in Finnish, Norwegian and Danish, meaning of Markku is "Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)" is of Latin origin

Middle names for Lynn

Below are thriving and favorite middle names we think go particularly well with Lynn:

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Famous people named Lynn

Lynn Crosbie, Canadian poet and novelist
Lynn Arnold, Anglican priest and a former Australian politician

Lynn Myers, former Canadian politician
Lynn Ponton, Dr
Lynn Townsend White Jr., Lynn Townsend White Jr
Lynn Harrell, (born January 30, 1944
Lynn Barber, English journalist
Lynn Cullen, American liberal radio talk show host
Lynn Picknett, writer, researcher, and lecturer on the paranormal
Lynn Riggs, American author, poet
Lynn Thorndike, American historian of medieval science and alchemy
Lynn Manning, American playwright
Lynn Montross, was
Lynn Hauldren, the spokesman for Empire Today
Lynn Cameron, Scottish curler
Lynn Sweet, Washington
Lynn Angell,
Lynn Emanuel, American poet

Lynn Marie Latham, American television writer, producer
Lynn Rainbow, Australian-based theatre and television actor
Lynn Goldman, Dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University
Lynn Pan, author and an expert on the Overseas Chinese
Lynn Kanuka-Williams, Canadian athlete from Regina, Saskatchewan
Lynn Ungoed-Thomas, Welsh Labour Party politician and British judge
Lynn Solotaroff, American translator of Tolstoy and Chekhov
Lynn R. Williams, Canadian labour leader best remembered as the International President of the United Steelworkers union
Lynn Marinelli, American Democratic politician from Tonawanda
Lynn Peterzell, country music audio engineer from Nashville
Lynn Shaler, American artist

Lynn Richardson, Canadian artist and sculptor based in Winnipeg
Lynn Truell, drummer best
Lynn O'Donnell, independent film producer, whose works included the award-winning 'Crumb'
Lynn Spencer-Galanes, American cross country skier
Lynn Gottlieb, American rabbi in the Jewish Renewal movement
Lynn Morris, Christian fiction author
Lynn Klock, American classical saxophonist and educator
Lynn Hoffman, an American social worker, family therapist
Lynn Hornor, American politician
Lynn Hunt, Eugen Weber Professor of Modern European History at the University of California
Lynn Goldsmith, American recording artist, a film director
Lynn Brewer, author of the book 'Confessions of an Enron Executive: A Whistleblower's Story'

Lynn Margulis, American evolutionary theorist and biologist, science author
Lynn Conway, American computer scientist, electrical engineer
Lynn Johnston, Canadian cartoonist
Lynn Fontanne, British-born American-based actress for over 40 years
Lynn Redgrave, English and American actress
Lynn Coady, Canadian novelist and journalist
Lynn Frazier, politician from North Dakota
Lynn Mabry, American singer
Lynn Hill, One of the first successful women
Lynn Woolsey, former U.S. Representative for
Lynn Anderson, American country music singer

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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