NAME PROFILE
Lynn
Lynn is a name of English and Welsh origin, meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall.' It carries a serene and peaceful quality, often associated with calmness and tranquility, evoking the soothing presence of nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 234,778 |
| Gender | Female (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%NY — 21%CA — 21%PA — 19%IL — 18%
Notable People
Lynn Redgrave (Actress, *Georgy Girl*) · Lynn Anderson (Singer, *Rose Garden*) · Lynn Minmay (Fictional character in *Macross*) · Lynn Swann (Former NFL player, Hall of Famer) · Lynn Shelton (Filmmaker, *Humpday*)
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