Lynne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Lynne is of Welsh origin, meaning 'lake'. It evolved from the Welsh word 'llyn' and has undergone a transition from a surname to a popular given name. The name is often associated with calmness and tranquility, and it does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has variants like Lyn and Lynn.

The name Lynne is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast 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, Lynne has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lynne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4153rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2559th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2540th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6085th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1632nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 279th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 165th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 396th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1498th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5659th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9579th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lynne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lynne"

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Pronunciation

/lɪn/

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Origin

Welsh

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Etymology

Lynne is derived from the Welsh word 'llyn', meaning 'lake'. It was originally used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name.

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Meaning

lake

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Language Evolution

Llyn, Lyn, Lynne

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Historical Usage

Lynne gained popularity as a feminine given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lyn, Lynn, Lynne

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Modern Popularity & Image

Lynne is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with a sense of calmness and tranquility.

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Famous People

Lynne Ramsay - Scottish filmmaker, Lynne Truss - English author and journalist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lynne"

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 "Lynne"

"Lynne" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4153rd of 7545 57
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2559th of 6773 163
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2540th of 7552 197
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 6085th of 10718 41
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1632nd of 9107 437
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 279th of 9204 9,583
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 165th of 12526 40,857
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 396th of 19264 9,050
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1498th of 27321 1,547
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5659th of 35406 351
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 9579th of 30306 127

Regional Popularity of "Lynne" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
73.67%
1139th/1546
- - 73.11%
1131st/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Lynne" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
86.51%
1225th/1416
55.18%
761st/1379
- 100.00%
1142nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
14.10%
218th/1546
12.85%
200th/1556
23.59%
555th/2353
12.73%
197th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
6.96%
155th/2227
4.77%
116th/2430
10.38%
296th/2853
6.31%
175th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
12.05%
354th/2937
6.40%
223rd/3483
21.23%
747th/3518
13.95%
564th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
36.96%
1362nd/3685
19.55%
875th/4475
64.32%
3341st/5194
32.10%
2028th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 94.17%
4863rd/5164
100.00%
7313th/7313
76.74%
5727th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Lynne"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lynne" 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.