Lynann
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly combining "Lyn" and "Ann".
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Lynann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynann today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynann births was 1960 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynann. 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
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
1960
16 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1984 SSA rank
#8,709
Tracked since 1944
Popularity
Lynann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynann from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lynann 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 Lynann 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 Lynann
Lynann is a feminine given name with an uncertain origin. It appears to be a combination of the names Lynn and Ann, both of which have distinct roots and histories.
The name Lynn can be traced back to the Welsh name Llin, which was derived from the word "llin" meaning "lake" or "pool." It was also used as a diminutive form of the name Llewellyn. In the Middle Ages, Lynn was a common surname in England, particularly in areas like Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
Ann, on the other hand, has its roots in the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." It was popularized in Christian communities as a reference to the biblical figure of Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. Ann became a common name in medieval Europe and has been a popular choice for centuries.
While the exact origin of the name Lynann is unclear, it is possible that it emerged as a combination of these two names in the 19th or 20th century. The earliest recorded example of the name Lynann is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively uncommon name.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Lynann. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Lynann Voss, an American actress born in 1921, who appeared in several films and television shows in the mid-20th century.
Another notable Lynann was Lynann Politte, an American artist and painter born in 1947, known for her landscape and portrait paintings. She exhibited her work extensively in the United States and abroad.
In the field of literature, Lynann Buffington was an American poet and writer born in 1948. She published several collections of poetry and was recognized for her contributions to contemporary American poetry.
Lynann Gettinger, born in 1957, was an American educator and school administrator who served as the superintendent of several school districts in the United States.
Lynann Roller, born in 1963, was an American academic and historian who specialized in the study of ancient Roman history and culture. She authored several books and scholarly articles on the subject.
While the name Lynann is not as common as some other names, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.
People
Lynann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lynann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynann 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Lynann a common name?
We classify Lynann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynann most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynann was 1960, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynann is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lynann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynann 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.