Lynn
Peaked at #58 nationally in 1956, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lynn has been recorded 78% of the time for girls and 22% of the time for boys.
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Lynn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#58
in 1956
Current rank
#2804
in 2024
Years tracked
134
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Lynn reached its peak popularity for girls in 1956, ranking #58 nationally with 7,736 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2163 (2014) to #2804 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Lynn ranks #2804 nationally for girls, with 60 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,804 | 60 |
| 2023 | #3,206 | 51 |
| 2022 | #3,058 | 54 |
| 2021 | #2,574 | 68 |
| 2020 | #2,272 | 79 |
| 2019 | #2,004 | 96 |
| 2018 | #2,496 | 71 |
| 2017 | #2,137 | 90 |
Lynn — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#141
in 1941
Current rank
#6047
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lynn reached its peak popularity for boys in 1941, ranking #141 nationally with 1,351 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5620 (2014) to #6047 (2024) — a 7% drop.
As of 2024, Lynn ranks #6047 nationally for boys, with 15 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,047 | 15 |
| 2023 | #6,381 | 14 |
| 2022 | #6,693 | 13 |
| 2021 | #4,447 | 23 |
| 2020 | #6,869 | 12 |
| 2019 | #5,079 | 19 |
| 2018 | #5,688 | 16 |
| 2017 | #4,861 | 20 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Lynn most popular?
Lynn was most popular in 1956, when it ranked #58 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lynn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lynn?
At least 234,691 babies have been recorded with the name Lynn in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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