Lynne
Peaked at #144 nationally in 1951, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1907, Lynne has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lynne — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#144
in 1951
Current rank
#14507
in 2024
Years tracked
118
1907–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1907, Lynne reached its peak popularity for girls in 1951, ranking #144 nationally with 2,221 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #12628 (2014) to #14507 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Lynne ranks #14507 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,507 | 6 |
| 2023 | #8,766 | 12 |
| 2022 | #8,837 | 12 |
| 2021 | #14,554 | 6 |
| 2020 | #11,715 | 8 |
| 2019 | #8,896 | 12 |
| 2018 | #8,420 | 13 |
| 2017 | #8,588 | 13 |
Lynne — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1512
in 1941
Last ranked
#3479
in 1969
Years tracked
46
1912–1969
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Lynne reached its peak popularity for boys in 1941, ranking #1512 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Lynne hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1969, when it stood at #3479.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | #3,479 | 8 |
| 1968 | #3,551 | 7 |
| 1967 | #4,332 | 5 |
| 1966 | #2,724 | 10 |
| 1965 | #2,563 | 11 |
| 1964 | #2,500 | 12 |
| 1963 | #3,878 | 6 |
| 1962 | #3,196 | 8 |
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 — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lynne most popular?
Lynne was most popular in 1951, when it ranked #144 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lynne becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lynne?
At least 62,410 babies have been recorded with the name Lynne in the US since 1907, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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