Lyn
A short form of female given names ending in -lyn, such as Evelyn and Carolyn; also used as a formal unisex middle name.
Every Lyn since 1896 — 8,781 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyn
Lyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,579 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 8,781 American babies have been named Lyn — about 82% girls and 18% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1954, when 330 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,579 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,741 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,622 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,585 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,549 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,441 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,650 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,211 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,414 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,220 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,992 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,443 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,672 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,359 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,337 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,885 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,634 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,276 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,687 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,641 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,534 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,853 | — | — |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,181 | 7 | #6,887 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,373 | 8 | #4,990 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,569 | 8 | #4,777 |
| 1975 | 71 | #1,455 | 12 | #3,174 |
| 1970 | 106 | #1,115 | 25 | #1,774 |
| 1965 | 161 | #783 | 25 | #1,580 |
| 1960 | 216 | #693 | 34 | #1,377 |
| 1955 | 268 | #554 | 36 | #1,265 |
| 1950 | 182 | #631 | 61 | #882 |
| 1945 | 138 | #619 | 28 | #1,259 |
| 1940 | 59 | #940 | 27 | #1,301 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,749 | 10 | #2,480 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,379 | 9 | #2,922 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,748 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,094 |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,032 | 6 | #3,676 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyn mean?
A short form of female given names ending in -lyn, such as Evelyn and Carolyn; also used as a formal unisex middle name.
How popular is the name Lyn in 2025?
Lyn ranked #10,579 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyn?
8,781 babies have been named Lyn in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyn most popular?
Lyn peaked in 1954, when 330 newborns received the name.
Is Lyn a boy or girl name?
Lyn is used for both: about 82% of babies named Lyn have been girls and 18% boys.
Is the name Lyn rising or falling?
Lyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.