Flynn
Flynn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /flɪn/
Meaning and origin of Flynn
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Anglicized from Irish Ó Floinn, "descendant of Flann (red)".
How popular is Flynn?
Since 1880, 479 girls and 6,681 boys in the U.S. have been named Flynn (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4566 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #654 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #828 for boys, with 314 babies given the name.
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Flynn FAQ
What does the name Flynn mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. Anglicized from Irish Ó Floinn, "descendant of Flann (red)".
What is the origin of the name Flynn?
Flynn is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Flynn?
Since 1880, 479 girls and 6,681 boys in the U.S. have been named Flynn (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4566 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #654 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #828 for boys, with 314 babies given the name.
Is Flynn a boy or girl name?
Flynn is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 479 girls and 6,681 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.