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The baby name Lynn is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪn/ ("lin").

Lynn is English, Welsh in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English, Welsh
Pronunciation: /lɪn/ ("lin")

What is the meaning of the name Lynn ?

The baby name Lynn is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɪn/ ("lin").

Lynn is English, Welsh in Origin.

Rooted in Welsh llyn “lake,” Lynn arose as a surname for someone living by a body of water or from place-names like King’s Lynn in Norfolk. Parallel strands feed the name: Scots linn “waterfall, pool” (from Gaelic linne), so Lynn carries the cluster of meanings “lake,” “pool,” or “waterfall” - and, by extension, “dweller by the lake.”

Adopted as a given name in the English-speaking world by the late 19th century, Lynn is firmly unisex. In the United States it was used for men earlier but became markedly feminine from the 1950s through the 1970s, later retreating to middle-name status. Common variants include Lyn, Lynne, and Linn; related elaborations are Lynna and Lynette, while Lynn also serves as a short form for -lyn names such as Carolyn, Gwendolyn, Madelyn, and Jacquelyn. Its clean, water-linked imagery keeps it timeless and quietly modern.

Lynn has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Lynn

Lynn Anderson Musician · Born 1947 · United States Lynn Anderson was a popular American country musician, best known for her hit song 'Rose Garden.' Born in 1947, she became a prominent figure in the country music scene with other notable songs like 'How Can I Unlove You' and 'Top of the World.' Her music left a lasting impact on the genre, making her a beloved artist in the United States. Lynn Harrell Musician · Born 1944 · United States Lynn Harrell was a distinguished American cellist known for his exceptional performances and recordings. He collaborated with major orchestras worldwide and was particularly famous for his interpretations of Dvořák's Cello Concerto and Brahms' Double Concerto. Harrell also served as a teacher and mentor to many young musicians throughout his career.

Celebrity babies named Lynn

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Lynn Redgrave Michael Redgrave film director ★★★★★

Lynn – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 — 911
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
BW 0 #19 1 960
BN 0 #28 5 2,297
LU 0 #32 35 2,830
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
TW 0 #47 54 4,523
LU Girls 0 #51 175 4,850
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
Switzerland Girls 2024 #55 98 1,786
SG Girls 0 #55 1,662 18,916
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #58 3 1,632
CN 0 #59 27 3,857
BN Girls 0 #63 44 5,459
CN Girls 0 #72 588 8,829
SG 0 #76 247 11,010
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
PH 0 #86 11 5,607
QA 0 #91 10 7,011
CY Girls 0 #108 14 3,755
TW Girls 0 #111 192 8,139
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
KW 0 #115 7 5,216
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
MT Girls 0 #133 19 3,773
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
CR 0 #144 15 5,526
MY Girls 0 #145 2,355 24,821
BW Girls 0 #147 5 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
AE 0 #159 19 10,220
MY 0 #162 182 12,352
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
Belgium Girls 2024 #167 19 424
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
MO Girls 0 #190 62 7,056
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
NA Girls 0 #197 28 7,146
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LB 0 #209 783 13,263
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
PS 0 #221 6 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
PH Girls 0 #235 161 13,098
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Girls 0 #244 8 6,592
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
QA Girls 0 #249 68 15,378
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
ZA 0 #252 200 14,421
IL 0 #260 15 6,291
NL Girls 0 #264 1,362 5,933
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
CN Boys 0 #273 47 9,639
Canada Girls 2024 #274 12 2,795
JM Girls 0 #274 5 7,507
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
JO Girls 0 #296 30 7,570
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
NL 0 #303 89 2,481
GH Girls 0 #309 16 6,973
HK 0 #319 30 8,483
France Girls 2021 #323 83 3,185
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
OM Girls 0 #337 60 15,987
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
ZA Girls 0 #339 1,757 25,928
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PL Girls 0 #360 5 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #378 14 1,368
KW Girls 0 #382 134 19,177
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
Germany 0 #399 39 2,542
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
Austria Girls 0 #409 12 1,885
HK Girls 0 #411 211 16,104
AE Girls 0 #420 134 20,968
CL 0 #428 7 6,867
CR Girls 0 #431 102 11,342
MX 0 #437 9 8,339
CM Girls 0 #441 100 11,671
Spain 0 #441 12 2,326
PS Girls 0 #455 69 10,981
PA Girls 0 #461 21 9,861
PT Girls 0 #465 7 7,952
CR Boys 0 #473 15 10,188
IL Girls 0 #497 122 11,648
PA Boys 0 #497 9 9,305
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
RU Girls 0 #516 8 11,913
BH 0 #518 36 17,937
HK Boys 0 #518 10 12,905
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
BO Girls 0 #600 12 9,488
Germany Girls 0 #608 240 4,949
SY 0 #608 122 11,684
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IN Girls 0 #646 9 13,121
SG Boys 0 #659 39 17,960
NG Girls 0 #680 107 15,093
IT 0 #694 21 4,183
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #706 33 3,895
SA Girls 0 #712 224 25,931
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
CL Girls 0 #825 27 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #848 136 5,561
United States Girls 2024 #857 60 8,487
PE Boys 0 #859 20 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #878 15 7,044
PE Girls 0 #881 63 14,861
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #932 28 14,742
NL Boys 0 #938 14 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #993 9 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,059 53 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,063 16 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,132 47 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,135 49 17,781
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
DZ 0 #1,154 23 20,130
TR 0 #1,179 33 19,440
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,311 136 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Lynn is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
France
Canada
Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Lynn

Lynn is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Lynn is a one syllable name, pronounced /lɪn/ ("lin").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lyn, Lynne, Lin, Linn and Lynna.
Across languages, Lynn has these equivalents: Llyn (Welsh original spelling), Lin (English short form), Lynne (alternative spelling).
Yes, very popular — Lynn ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Lynn ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Yes — 2 notable people named Lynn are in our database, including Lynn Anderson (Musician), Lynn Harrell (Musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Lynn for their child, including Michael Redgrave.