Lynne
Meaning
variant of Lynn, 'lake' or 'waterfall'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lynne peaked in the 1940s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
29 people · the #96,655 first name in Brazil · median age 33
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Lynne
Most people given the name Lynne in the United States were born between 1950 and 1969. The Lynne you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Lynne deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Lynne truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Lynne fits with your family’s names and surname.
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