Unisex nameCurrently #11,697 in the USSteady
Lyn
//ˈlɪn//
1 syllablePeak year: 19543 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lyn's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lyn's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lyn |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 23 |
| 1931 | 35 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1934 | 46 |
| 1935 | 30 |
| 1936 | 42 |
| 1937 | 52 |
| 1938 | 53 |
| 1939 | 78 |
| 1940 | 86 |
| 1941 | 96 |
| 1942 | 104 |
| 1943 | 133 |
| 1944 | 162 |
| 1945 | 166 |
| 1946 | 254 |
| 1947 | 284 |
| 1948 | 244 |
| 1949 | 237 |
| 1950 | 243 |
| 1951 | 266 |
| 1952 | 290 |
| 1953 | 312 |
| 1954 | 330 |
| 1955 | 304 |
| 1956 | 318 |
| 1957 | 315 |
| 1958 | 265 |
| 1959 | 244 |
| 1960 | 250 |
| 1961 | 248 |
| 1962 | 302 |
| 1963 | 230 |
| 1964 | 236 |
| 1965 | 186 |
| 1966 | 153 |
| 1967 | 165 |
| 1968 | 171 |
| 1969 | 148 |
| 1970 | 131 |
| 1971 | 142 |
| 1972 | 95 |
| 1973 | 98 |
| 1974 | 70 |
| 1975 | 83 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1979 | 61 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Lyn through the decades
- Lyn peaked in 1954, when 330 babies were named Lyn in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Lyn has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lyn currently ranks #11,697 in the US and is holding steady.