Lyn Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Lyn is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3988th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1650th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1172nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2191st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7633rd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4361st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1085th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 616th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1270th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11442nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16328th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lyn"
"Lyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3988th of 7545 | 64 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1650th of 6773 | 337 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1172nd of 7552 | 792 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2191st of 10718 | 298 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7633rd of 16616 | 65 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4361st of 9107 | 76 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1085th of 9204 | 858 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 616th of 12526 | 4,380 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1270th of 19264 | 1,415 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4632nd of 27321 | 309 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11442nd of 35406 | 128 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16328th of 30306 | 45 |
Regional Popularity of "Lyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
- | - |
58.37% 903rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.17% 1095th/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
63.97% 1825th/2853 |
32.83% 911th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
45.15% 1826th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
57.31% 886th/1546 |
51.99% 809th/1556 |
65.07% 1531st/2353 |
45.70% 707th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
24.74% 551st/2227 |
21.89% 532nd/2430 |
33.16% 946th/2853 |
19.39% 538th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
44.54% 1308th/2937 |
25.70% 895th/3483 |
59.84% 2105th/3518 |
39.71% 1606th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
- |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.