How Many People Are Named Lynetta?
Complete statistics for the name Lynetta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lynetta, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,257 people in the US, making up 1 in 262,528 Americans. Over half of those named Lynetta are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 1,466 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lynetta Through the Generations
Lynetta has seen its peak popularity in 1970 with 51 births, and since then, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations. The average age of people named Lynetta is 61, indicating a generation gap where only a handful of individuals under 30 carry the name. This distribution suggests that Lynetta is a name cherished by older generations, with a legacy that's been passed down but not widely adopted by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lynetta's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lynetta
How Many People Have the Name Lynetta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,257 people in the United States currently share the name Lynetta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 262,528 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lynetta a Common or Rare Name?
Lynetta 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 Lynetta Mean?
Lynetta means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lynetta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lynetta Most Popular?
The name Lynetta reached peak popularity in 1970, with 51 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 Lynetta?
Approximately 1,257 people named Lynetta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,466. That works out to roughly 1 in 262,528 Americans.
Is Lynetta a rare name?
Lynetta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 262,528 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lynetta mean?
Lynetta means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lynetta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lynetta are male and 100% are female.
When was Lynetta most popular?
Lynetta peaked in 1970 with 51 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.