Flynn
Meaningson of the red-haired one · Irish
- US rank
- #827
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #654 in 2021
299 babies were named Flynn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 168 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Flynn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,711 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Flynn, 299 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Flynn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFlynn first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #654.
- Then vs nowFlynn is 7.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,711.
- TrendFlynn has slipped 168 places over the last five years and now sits at #827. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedFlynn is most popular in Maine, where it ranks #234, followed by Idaho (#377) and Utah (#473). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
- MeaningIn Irish, Flynn means “son of the red-haired one”.
About the name Flynn
Flynn is a boy name of Irish surname origin meaning “son of the red-haired one”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-ynn”. US birth records list Flynn for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 95 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #654 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #827, with 299 babies.
Origin:Irish surname names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.0 | 493,827 girls |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 653,595 girls |
| 2000s | 7.1 | 141,443 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 87,032 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,909 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.6 | 152,505 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1930s | 2.6 | 390,625 boys |
| 1940s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 1950s | 4.7 | 212,314 boys |
| 1960s | 7.2 | 139,470 boys |
| 1970s | 7.0 | 143,062 boys |
| 1980s | 7.6 | 132,275 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 95,969 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,383 boys |
| 2010s | 164 | 6,116 boys |
| 2020s | 208 | 4,797 boys |
Other spellings of Flynn
More Irish surname boy names
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Boy name: Callahan · descendant of Ceallachán
- Unisex name: Sullivan · dark-eyed
- Boy name: Grady · noble
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Donovan · dark chieftain
- Unisex name: Finnegan · fair, white
- Unisex name: Murphy · sea warrior
Questions about the name Flynn
What does the name Flynn mean?
Flynn means “son of the red-haired one” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Flynn?
Flynn has Irish surname roots in our records. Other Irish surname names include Nolan, Callahan, Sullivan.
Is Flynn a boy or girl name?
Flynn is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Flynn?
Flynn ranked #827 for US boys in 2025, given to 299 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#654).