Lynette
Pronunciation: [ l-eyen-EHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lynette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 53 babies have been named Lynette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lynette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,551 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,551
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lynette
Lynette is a boy name .
Is Lynette a boy or girl name? Lynette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,551 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,718. Lynette is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lynette is currently ranked #29,551 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lynette include Lyn, Lyne, Lyney, Lyneie, Tte, Ttey, Lyy, Lyie, and Lynkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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