Blynn
An invented name potentially derived from the Old English word "blinn" meaning "to stop".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Blynn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Blynn today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blynn births was 1935 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Blynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1935
6 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1965 SSA rank
#3,973
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Blynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blynn from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Blynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Blynn
The name Blynn is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era of the 5th to 11th centuries. It is thought to be a variation of the name Blythe, which was derived from the Old English word "bliðe," meaning cheerful or gentle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blynn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as a variant spelling of Blythe, referring to a landowner or tenant in the region of Nottinghamshire.
In the 12th century, the name Blynn surfaced in several historical records, including the Pipe Rolls, which were administrative documents used by the English Exchequer to record financial transactions. These records mention individuals with the name Blynn, indicating its usage during that time period.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Blynn was Blynn of Tewkesbury, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the late 12th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with writing a treatise on arithmetic and geometry.
In the 14th century, Blynn Chaucer, the sister of the famous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, was mentioned in various biographical accounts of her brother's life. Although little is known about her directly, her name serves as evidence of the continued use of the name during this era.
Another prominent figure with the name Blynn was Blynn Marlowe, an English playwright and contemporary of William Shakespeare, who lived from approximately 1564 to 1593. Marlowe was known for his influential contributions to the development of the English Renaissance theater.
During the 17th century, Blynn Cavendish, an English noblewoman and writer, was a notable figure who bore the name. She was born in 1623 and is remembered for her literary works, including plays and poetry, which provided insights into the social and cultural climate of her time.
While the name Blynn has not achieved widespread popularity in modern times, its historical roots and usage by notable individuals throughout various eras underscore its enduring presence in the English language and culture.
People
Blynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Blynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Blynn a common name?
We classify Blynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Blynn was 1935, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blynn is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Blynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blynn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blynn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Blynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Blynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Blynn?
Find out how many people share the name Blynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.