Lynne

Lynne is a girl'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 6 girls in the United States.

Lynne at a glance

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

About the name Lynne

Lynne 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, Lynne first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #144 in 1951, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 61,952 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lynne in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#144 in 1951
Peak year
1960
Babies named Lynne in 2024
6
Total since 1880
61,952

Lynne in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3126 in 1996
Babies named Lynne in 2013
3
Total since 1996
28

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lynne mean?

The meaning of Lynne 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 Lynne a boy or girl name?

Lynne is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lynne?

Lynne comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lynne?

Lynne first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #144 in 1951, and 6 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].