Lynley
Girl name · Old English · Scottish
- US rank
- #5,554
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,102 in 1969
22 babies were named Lynley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 529 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lynley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 72,993 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lynley, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lynley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLynley first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1969, when it reached #3,102.
- Then vs nowLynley is 4.9× 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 72,993.
- TrendLynley has climbed 529 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,554. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Lynley
Lynley is a girl name of Old English and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Lynley for girls from 1962 to 2025, in 60 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #3,102 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,554, with 22 babies.
Origin:Old English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.0 | 166,320 girls |
| 1970s | 5.3 | 187,617 girls |
| 1980s | 6.5 | 153,846 girls |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 245,700 girls |
| 2000s | 7.8 | 127,551 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,361 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 64,865 girls |
Other spellings of Lynley
More Old English girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Ivy · ivy plant
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Audrey · noble strength
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Hadley · heather meadow
- Girl name: Summer · summer
Questions about the name Lynley
What is the origin of the name Lynley?
Lynley has Old English, Scottish roots in our records. Other Old English names include Evelyn, Hazel, Ivy.
Is Lynley a boy or girl name?
Lynley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lynley?
Lynley ranked #5,554 for US girls in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#3,102).