Flynn
Meaning
“Irish surname 'descendant of the red-haired one'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Flynn peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Flynn
Most people given the name Flynn in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Flynn deep dive
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