Lyn
boy nameLyn entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #878 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#878
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1101 |
| 1910s | #3491 |
| 1920s | #3550 |
| 1930s | #2068 |
| 1940s | #1133 |
| 1950s | #1152 |
| 1960s | #1465 |
| 1970s | #2983 |
| 1980s | #5571 |
| 1990s | #7361 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Lyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lyn alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lyn in 2025?
- Lyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lyn most popular?
- Lyn peaked in 1950, reaching #878 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lyn with classmates?
- Lyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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