Lynee
Every Lynee since 1956 — 301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lynee
Lynee is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1956, 301 American babies have been named Lynee. Its peak came in 1963, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Lynee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lynee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,798 |
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| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,118 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,691 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,926 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lynee in 2025?
Lynee did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lynee?
301 babies have been named Lynee in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lynee most popular?
Lynee peaked in 1963, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Lynee a boy or girl name?
Lynee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lynee rising or falling?
Lynee has been roughly stable over the past decade.