How Many People Are Named Lyn?
Complete statistics for the name Lyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 6,644 people in the US, making it one in 49,666 Americans. The majority, 76%, are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 8,772 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lyn Through the Generations
Lyn's journey through the generations reveals a name that peaked in 1954 with 330 births, now stable but still cherished. Today, 6,644 people named Lyn live in the US, with 1,730 under 30, 1,901 aged 30-60, and 6,698 over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a classic name that's found new appreciation among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Lyn
Lyn is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:Lyn Allison, Australian politician Lyn Ashley, Australian actress who worked in the United Kingdom on television during the 1960s Lyn Ashton, American slalom canoeist Lyn Bell, Australian freestyle swimmer Lyn Bennet, American politician from Montana Lyn Brown, British politician Lyn Mikel Brown, American academic, author and feminist Lyn Chevli (1931–2016), American cartoonist Lyn Collingwood, Australian television and film actress Lyn Collins (1948–2005), American soul singer Lyn Duff, American journalist Lyn Evans, Welsh scien…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lyn's Place name roots
📄 About the Name Lyn
How Many People Have the Name Lyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,259 people in the United States currently share the name Lyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 263,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lyn a Common or Rare Name?
Lyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lyn Mean?
Lyn means "Derived from a place name" and comes from Place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lyn in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.
When Was Lyn Most Popular?
The name Lyn reached peak popularity in 1954, with 330 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lyn?
Approximately 1,259 people named Lyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,259. That works out to roughly 1 in 263,264 Americans.
Is Lyn a rare name?
Lyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 263,264 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lyn mean?
Lyn means "Derived from a place name" and comes from Place name origins.
Is Lyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Lyn are male and 86% are female.
When was Lyn most popular?
Lyn peaked in 1954 with 330 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.