The nameLynn
Lynn is an English girl's name, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
It is linked to the Welsh llyn, "lake".
Origin
English, from a place name.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Lynn rose in the 2000s and peaked there in the late 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Lynn
Lynn in France
Lynn was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 710 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Lynn. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Lynn in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 62 births a year on average, against 78 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lynn mean?
It is linked to the Welsh llyn, "lake".
What is the origin of the name Lynn?
English, from a place name.
Is Lynn a girl's or a boy's name?
Lynn is a girl's name.