Lyn
- Pronunciation
- [Lyn]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- "A Cascade."Variants Include Lynn, Linn, Lynna, And Lynne.
- Origin
- Anglo
Lyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,211 baby girls have been named Lyn. The name peaked in 1957 with 280 US births that year (rank #577). In 2024, ranked #11697 nationally — 11,120 places below its 1957 peak.
Top States for Lyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lyn births are: California (768), New York (553), Massachusetts (372).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Lyn
If you like Lyn's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →
3-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lyn's exact length and starting letter: Lad, Lai, Lam, Lan, Lap.
Quick Facts About Lyn
Variant Forms
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Compare Lyn to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lyn against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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