Flynn
boy name#827 in 2025Flynn entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #654 in 2021, ranks #827 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1913–2025
#827
rank today
#654
peak (2021)
299
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3335 |
| 1920s | #4043 |
| 1930s | #3040 |
| 1940s | #2754 |
| 1950s | #2570 |
| 1960s | #2288 |
| 1970s | #3265 |
| 1980s | #3365 |
| 1990s | #3453 |
| 2000s | #2029 |
| 2010s | #839 |
| 2020s | #729 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Flynn has been most popular in CA, PA, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,500 people named Flynn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Flynn is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Flynn in 2025?
- Flynn ranks #827 among US boy names in 2025, with 299 babies given the name.
- When was the name Flynn most popular?
- Flynn peaked in 2021, reaching #654 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Flynn with classmates?
- Flynn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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