Lynne
Lynne: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lynne
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of common usage, variant of Lynn.
How popular is Lynne?
Since 1880, 61,957 girls and 458 boys in the U.S. have been named Lynne (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #144 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #1512 in 1941. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lynne
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Sibling name ideas for Lynne
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Lynne FAQ
What does the name Lynne mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, of common usage, variant of Lynn.
What is the origin of the name Lynne?
Lynne is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lynne?
Since 1880, 61,957 girls and 458 boys in the U.S. have been named Lynne (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #144 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #1512 in 1941. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lynne a boy or girl name?
Lynne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 61,957 girls and 458 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.