Lyn

Lyn is a unisex 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 8 babies in the United States.

Lyn at a glance

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

About the name Lyn

Lyn 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, Lyn first appears in Social Security records in 1896 and has been given to 8,772 babies since 1880, including 8 in 2024.

Lyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Babies named Lyn in 2024
8
Total since 1880
8,772

Lyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Babies named Lyn in 2024
3
Total since 1996
17

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyn mean?

The meaning of Lyn 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 Lyn a boy or girl name?

Lyn is a unisex name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lyn?

Lyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lyn?

Lyn is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1896 and has been given to 8,772 babies since 1880.

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].