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How Many People Are Named Lynn?
Estimated people named Lynn living in the U.S. today
163,044
Gender distribution
17% male · 83% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 234,691
- Peak year: 1956 (8,989 births)
- Estimated living today: 163,044
Lynn by age group — who carries the name today?
Lynn popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Lynn
Lynn has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 234,691 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 163,044 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,096 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Lynns you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Lynn in the US?
An estimated 163,044 people named Lynn are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Lynn uncommon — about 1 in 2,096 Americans.
Is Lynn a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Lynn is 17% male and 83% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Lynn most popular?
Lynn peaked in 1956, when 8,989 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Lynn?
Lynn ranks #333 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).