—2024 rank
1960peak year
61,937babies named Lynne since 1880
▼ 50%5-year trend
Lynne popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lynne mean?
A variant of Lynn, from Welsh llyn meaning 'lake', also a place name in Norfolk. Often a middle name or double-name element in America.
OriginWelsh
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Lynne
Same era, same vibe — if you like Lynne, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lynnes
- Shelby Lynne, singer
Spellings & variants
LynnLynLynna
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