Hopelynn
A feminine name combining the ideas of hope and a calm lake.
Name Census estimates that about 152 living Americans carry the first name Hopelynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hopelynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hopelynn births was 2022 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hopelynn. 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.
People living today
152
~ 1 in 2,254,963 Americans
Peak year
2022
13 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,548
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Hopelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hopelynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 72 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hopelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hopelynn 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 Hopelynn 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 Hopelynn
The given name Hopelynn is a relatively modern English coinage, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the English word "hope" and the more traditional feminine name "Lynn". The word "hope" can be traced back to the Old English "hopian" and the Proto-Germanic "huopan", both meaning "to have confidence or expectation". Lynn, on the other hand, has its roots in the Old English "linn", referring to a pool or waterfall.
While Hopelynn is a relatively new name, its components have been used separately throughout history. The concept of hope has been celebrated in various cultures and religions, often symbolizing faith, optimism, and perseverance. In literature, the personification of hope has been explored by writers such as John Milton and Alexander Pope.
There are no known historical figures from ancient times with the exact name Hopelynn. However, some notable individuals who bore names related to hope or Lynn include:
1. Pope Innocent III (c. 1160-1216), whose birth name was Lotario dei Conti di Segni, and who played a significant role in the Fourth Crusade.
2. Lynn Fontanne (1887-1983), an English actress renowned for her successful stage partnership with her husband, Alfred Lunt.
3. Hope Cooke (1940-), an American writer and former queen consort of Sikkim, known for her memoir "Time Change".
4. Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), an English actress and member of the renowned Redgrave acting family, who won Golden Globe and Emmy Awards.
5. Lynn Swann (1952-), an American former professional football player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
While the name Hopelynn is relatively new, its components have been part of the English language for centuries, carrying connotations of optimism, resilience, and natural beauty. As a modern compound name, it represents the creativity and diversity of contemporary naming practices.
People
Hopelynn + last name combinations
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hopelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hopelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 152 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hopelynn 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 2,254,963 US residents.
Is Hopelynn a common name?
We classify Hopelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hopelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Hopelynn was 2022, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hopelynn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hopelynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hopelynn in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.