Lyn
Girl name · American · English
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #533 in 1953
9 babies were named Lyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,981 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
US births per million boys, 1896–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lyn, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLyn first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1953, when it ranked #533. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLyn is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendLyn has climbed 4,981 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Lyn
Lyn is a girl name of American and English origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Lyn for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 101 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #533 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.7 | 212,766 girls |
| 1920s | 6.8 | 147,929 girls |
| 1930s | 25 | 40,193 girls |
| 1940s | 92 | 10,857 girls |
| 1950s | 127 | 7,868 girls |
| 1960s | 97 | 10,358 girls |
| 1970s | 45 | 22,277 girls |
| 1980s | 15 | 67,568 girls |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 142,653 girls |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 252,525 girls |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 366,300 girls |
| 2020s | 2.9 | 346,821 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 | 95,694 boys |
| 1910s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1920s | 3.7 | 268,817 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 72,202 boys |
| 1940s | 25 | 39,667 boys |
| 1950s | 22 | 45,475 boys |
| 1960s | 16 | 63,492 boys |
| 1970s | 8.7 | 114,811 boys |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 338,983 boys |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
Other spellings of Lyn
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Questions about the name Lyn
What is the origin of the name Lyn?
Lyn has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Lyn a boy or girl name?
Lyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lyn?
Lyn ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#533).