Flynn

Flynn is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 351 boys in the United States.

Flynn at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Flynn

Flynn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Flynn first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #653 in 2021, and in 2024 351 babies received the name — 6,378 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Flynn in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#653 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Flynn in 2024
351
Total since 1880
6,378

Flynn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#137 in 2014
Babies named Flynn in 2025
218
Total since 1996
6,388

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Flynn mean?

The meaning of Flynn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Flynn a boy or girl name?

Flynn is a boy name. In 2024, 351 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Flynn?

Flynn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Flynn?

Flynn first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #653 in 2021, and 351 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].