Girl nameCurrently #5,220 in the USFalling
Lynley
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lynley'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.
Lynley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lynley |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 25 |
Lynley through the decades
- Lynley peaked in 2016, when 46 babies were named Lynley in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lynley has risen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lynley currently ranks #5,220 in the US and is cooling off.