FIRST NAME
Lynn
Lynn is the 170th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 164,406 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 28,890 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #170 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
335,758
living · #166
2020 CENSUS
164,406
living · #170
BABIES NAMED LYNN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202569
As a female name, Lynn peaked in 1956, when 7,736 babies were named Lynn (the #58 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #571 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
94,510
living · #330
2020 CENSUS
28,890
living · #571
BABIES NAMED LYNN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202515
As a male name, Lynn peaked in 1947, when 1,781 babies were named Lynn (the #151 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)