NAME PROFILE
Alf
Derived from the Old English and Germanic roots meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall,' Lynna describes a person who is serene, resilient, and possesses a refreshing spirit that brings peace to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,130 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1942 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MN — 29%ND — 24%NY — 24%MS — 12%TN — 12%
Notable People
Lynna Irby (Olympic Gold Medalist Sprinter) · Lynna Clark (Country Music Performer) · Lynna Guenther (Educational Author and Writer) · Lynna Labas (Contemporary Visual Artist) · Lynna Tsou (Award-winning Cinematographer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LynnLynnie
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