Lyn
Pronunciation: [ l-IHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 960 babies have been named Lyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,426 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,426
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Lyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #17108.
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About the Name Lyn
Lyn is a boy name .
Is Lyn a boy or girl name? Lyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,426 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,108. Lyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lyn is currently ranked #13,426 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lyn include Lyndon, Lynx, Lynnox . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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