NAME PROFILE
Lynette
Lynette is a feminine name of English and French origin, often interpreted to mean 'a little lake' or 'a pond'. It carries an air of elegance and sophistication, embodying a graceful and nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 43,445 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1965 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%CA — 22%NY — 20%IL — 19%PA — 17%
Notable People
Lynette Fromme (Political activist, attempted assassination of Gerald Ford) · Lynette Scavo (Character from *Desperate Housewives*) · Lynette Linton (British playwright and director) · Lynette Austin (American singer-songwriter) · Lynette Nusbacher (Military historian and author)
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