Lynne
Lynne is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Lake, waterfall, or tender.
Origin and history
Lynne is a given name of Germanic and Celtic origins, derived from elements meaning 'lake', 'waterfall', or 'tender'. Popularity peaked in the middle of the 20th century in the United States, often used as both a primary given name and a middle name. It remains a classic, recognizable name today, though less frequently given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
61,957 babies in the United States have been named Lynne since 1880. It ranks #518 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2051.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.6 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- PA (8.9 %)
- MA (8.4 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 172 |
| 1920-1930 | 287 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,552 |
| 1940-1950 | 14,235 |
| 1950-1960 | 22,194 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,907 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,341 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,388 |
| 1990-2000 | 463 |
| 2000-2010 | 219 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Lynne
- Lynne Cheney: Author, Scholar
- Lynne Russell: Journalist, News Anchor
- Lynne Ramsay: Film Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Lynne, along with its spelling variant Lynn, became one of the most popular middle names for American females born in the 1950s and 1960s.
- The name draws from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning lake or pool, as well as Germanic roots related to gentleness.