Lynley
Meaning
"linden tree meadow"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,256
- Total SSA Count
- 25
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lyn, Lynn
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"linden tree meadow"
Origin: Old English
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5256 for Lynley.
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Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lynley at #5256 in the United States.
Lynley means "linden tree meadow" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Lynley is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.