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Flynn

Pronunciation: [ fl-IHN ]

Girl Name #6,985 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Flynn is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fl-IHN.

Parents who love the name Flynn often also consider Florence, Flora, Flossie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,985
Total SSA Count
17

Nicknames

Fly Flyie

Also a Boy Name

Flynn is also used as a boy name, ranked #738.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flynn

Is Flynn a boy or girl name?
Flynn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6985. As a boy name, it is ranked #738. Flynn is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Flynn?
Flynn is pronounced fl-IHN.
How popular is the name Flynn?
Flynn is currently ranked #6985 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Flynn?
Common nicknames for Flynn include Fly and Flyie.
Is Flynn a common or rare name?
Flynn is an uncommon name, ranked #6985 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Flynn

Flynn is a girl name .

Is Flynn a boy or girl name? Flynn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,985 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #738. Flynn is more commonly used as a boy name.

Flynn is currently ranked #6,985 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Flynn include Fly and Flyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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