Lynne
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Lynne
Lynne is a feminine name with Welsh origins, derived from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall.' It gained popularity as an independent name in the mid-20th century, though it was initially used as a variant of Linda or Lynn. Lynne peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting the trend toward shorter, sleeker feminine names. While its usage has declined since then, Lynne maintains an air of classic simplicity and elegance. The name is often associated with qualities like intelligence and creativity. Lynne is also sometimes used as a middle name or as part of hyphenated first names like Mary-Lynne or Anna-Lynne.
Lynne is also given to boys.
Pronounced LIN.
As of October 2026, Lynne ranked #3479 in US births in 1969 SSA, peaked at #1512 in 1941.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Lynne on lists
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- Lynne Ann CheneyGirl
wife of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney
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British politician
- Cherlynne Theresa "Lynne" ThigpenGirl
American actress
- Lynne McGrangerGirl
Australian actress
- Lynne RamsayGirl
Scottish film director
- Lynne TrussGirl
English grammarian and author
- Donna Lynne ChamplinGirl
American actress
Lynne in pop culture
- Lynne BrantleyGirl
character from "A Woman Called Fancy" by Frank Yerby
- LynneGirl
character from the video game "Ghost Trick"
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Captain of the USS Cabot in the Star Trek: Short Treks episode "The Trouble with Edward"