Lyn
Lyn is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Lake, pool, or waterfall.
Origin and history
Lyn is a short given name of Welsh origin derived from the word for lake or waterfall, though it can also function as a variant of Lynn or a diminutive of Linda. It was moderately popular in the mid-20th century in the United States and is now given infrequently. Today, it remains a simple, classic name choice with a soft, nature-inspired connection.
Popularity in the United States
7,220 babies in the United States have been named Lyn since 1880. It ranks #1987 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2073.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.8 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- MA (8.6 %)
- PA (8 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 80 |
| 1930-1940 | 266 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,387 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,448 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,787 |
| 1970-1980 | 699 |
| 1980-1990 | 252 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Famous people named Lyn
- Lyn Harding: Actor
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Welsh word 'llyn', which means lake or pool.
- Lyn reached its highest usage in the U.S. around the 1950s before steadily declining in popularity.