Lynette
Lynette is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Icon, image, or idol.
Origin and history
Lynette is a feminine name derived from Eluned, a medieval Welsh name meaning icon or idol. It became popular in English-speaking regions following Arthurian legend and Tennyson's poetry. Usage in the United States peaked in the mid-20th century and remains a familiar classic today.
Popularity in the United States
43,392 babies in the United States have been named Lynette since 1880. It ranks #657 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1691.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 208 |
| 1920-1930 | 455 |
| 1930-1940 | 851 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,913 |
| 1950-1960 | 10,128 |
| 1960-1970 | 12,751 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,279 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,529 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,764 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,225 |
| 2010-2019 | 853 |
| 2020-2029 | 410 |
Famous people named Lynette
- Lynette Scavo: Fictional character
- Lynette Fromme: Historical figure
Nicknames
Lynn, Netty, Nettie
Fun facts
- Lynette appears in Arthurian romance as a lady who journeys to King Arthur's court seeking help for her sister.
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson popularized the modern spelling in his 1872 poem Gareth and Lynette.