Lynn

Also a boy's name

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    Origin:
  • English: Waterfall or lake
Description:
Lynn is a vintage girls' name that had it's moment in the spotlight around the 1950s and 1960s, and has been stagnant ever since. It's thought to be the short form of Linda or Lynnette.
Popularity:
How popular is Lynn? Here's how many babies were named Lynn over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Linn   •   Lyn   •   Lynne
Famous Namesakes:
Former Second Lady Lynn Cheney, Actress Lynn Collins, Actress Lynn Redgrave, Actress Lynn Whitfield
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Ralph Bellamy
Syllables:
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