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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lake
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- LIN
Lynn is a short, gender-neutral name of Welsh origin, with a meaning of "lake." It's pronounced LIN, and it has both a worldly and a clean, modern feel — a clean, one-syllable pick for parents wanting something pared-back rather than ornate.
Meaning & Origin of Lynn
Meaning: Lake.
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lynn
LINIPA /ˈlɪn/
Popularity of Lynn
Social Security data (1880-2024) shows Lynn peaked at #58 in 1956, when 7,736 babies received the name, then slid to #2804 in 2024 with just 60 — a name that went from common to rare over nearly seventy years of records.
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FAQ
What does the name Lynn mean?
Lake. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lynn?
Lynn is pronounced LIN (IPA: /ˈlɪn/).
Is Lynn a popular name right now?
Lynn peaked at #58 in 1956 and is ranked #2804 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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