How Many People Are Named Lynea?

Complete statistics for the name Lynea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lynea
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Lynea is a very rare female name, with only 370 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 890,973 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 16 births, but it's now declining, maintaining its unique charm.

~370
Living in US
1 in 890,973
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Inspiring Innovative Thoughtful
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

435
Worldwide Bearers
#411,176
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
395
🇧🇷 Brazil
13
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇬🇧 England
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
370 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
110
Would be under 30 (28%)
228
Would be 30–60 (59%)
50
Would be over 60 (13%)

All 388 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
73

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lynea Through the Generations

Lynea has seen a steady presence in the United States since the late 20th century, with its peak year being 1988 when 16 babies were given this name. Over the years, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following, with 388 total births recorded throughout history. Today, the majority of people named Lynea are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. With a total of 370 estimated living individuals, Lynea remains a name that stands out, blending classic elegance with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Lynea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lynea's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Lynea

How Many People Have the Name Lynea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 370 people in the United States currently share the name Lynea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 890,973 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lynea a Common or Rare Name?

Lynea 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 Lynea Mean?

Lynea means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lynea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lynea Most Popular?

The name Lynea reached peak popularity in 1988, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Lynea?

Approximately 370 people named Lynea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 388. That works out to roughly 1 in 890,973 Americans.

Is Lynea a rare name?

Lynea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 890,973 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lynea mean?

Lynea means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Lynea more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lynea are male and 100% are female.

When was Lynea most popular?

Lynea peaked in 1988 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US370
All-Time Births388
1 in X1 in 890,973
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1988
World Rank#411,176
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.