Flynn
Pronunciation: [ fl-IHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Flynn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 464 babies have been named Flynn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Flynn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,985 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,985
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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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, Flie, and Flykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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