Lyn
Pronunciation: [ l-IHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Lyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,453 babies have been named Lyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyn is past its peak , currently ranked #17,108 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,108
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Lyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #13426.
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About the Name Lyn
Lyn is a girl name .
Is Lyn a boy or girl name? Lyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,108 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,426. Lyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lyn is currently ranked #17,108 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lyn include Lynlee, Lynnlee, Lynette, Lynn, Lyndi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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