The baby name Llynn is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪn/ (English),/ɬɪn/ (Welsh).
The baby name Llynn is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪn/ (English),/ɬɪn/ (Welsh).
Llynn is English, Welsh in Origin.
Blending Welsh orthography with the familiar English Lynn, Llynn is a modern, rare given name. It draws etymologically from Welsh llyn “lake” (where ll represents a voiceless lateral sound) and is also cognate with Irish/Scottish Gaelic linne “pool.” In standard Welsh the noun is llyn with one n; the doubled n here mirrors the common English spelling Lynn. Meaning centers on freshwater imagery - “lake,” “pool,” or “dweller by the lake.” Many English speakers say LIN; Welsh-influenced pronunciation is closer to [ɬɪn].
As Lynn, the name appears as a surname and place‑name element (e.g., King’s Lynn), borne by men in the 19th–early 20th centuries before surging for girls - especially as a middle name - in the mid‑1900s. The Llynn spelling surfaces in late 20th/21st‑century records as a distinctive, heritage‑evoking twist and remains uncommon. Spelling variants and near‑forms include Lyn, Lynne, Lynn, Llyn; related elaborations include Lynnette/Lynette, Lynna, and unisex Lyndon.
Llynn barely registers. Across 6 countries, we found just 7 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Llynn is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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