Lynea
From the Germanic name Lindelind, meaning "soft as a linden tree" or "tender, gentle".
Name Census estimates that about 357 living Americans carry the first name Lynea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynea today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynea births was 1988 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynea. 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
357
~ 1 in 960,096 Americans
Peak year
1988
16 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,681
Tracked since 1948
Census
Lynea in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 382 people with the first name Lynea, which placed it at #24,991 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#24,991
National first-name rank
People counted
382
382 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
63.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lynea
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lynea is White at 63.6%. The next largest groups are Black (17.0%) and Hispanic (10.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lynea described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lynea at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White63.6% · 243
- Black or African American17.0% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino10.5% · 40
- Two or more races4.5% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 7
Popularity
Lynea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynea from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 96 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lynea 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 Lynea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lyneas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lynea
The name Lynea is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to several ancient cultures and languages. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "linn," which referred to a waterfall or a pool formed by a river. This connection to nature and water could indicate that the name was once associated with those living near rivers or in areas with abundant water sources.
Another potential origin of the name Lynea is the Greek word "linon," meaning linen or flax. This suggests that the name may have been linked to those involved in the production or trading of linen fabrics, which were highly prized in ancient times.
In some historical records, the name Lynea has been found in ancient Hebrew texts, where it is thought to be a variation of the name "Lina," which means "tendril" or "vine." This could point to an agricultural or horticultural connection for the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lynea can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos in the 6th century BC. She wrote about a woman named Lynea in one of her poems, though little is known about the specific individual.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lynea. In the 12th century, Lynea of Bari was a renowned Italian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of metaphysics and ethics.
During the Renaissance period, Lynea Alberti (1404-1472) was an Italian humanist and writer who was highly regarded for her literary works and her advocacy for women's education.
In the world of art, Lynea Cranach (1515-1576) was a German Renaissance painter and the daughter of the famous artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. Her portraits and religious paintings were highly sought after during her lifetime.
In more recent history, Lynea Gamarra (1867-1951) was a Peruvian educator and feminist who fought for women's rights and access to education in her country.
Lastly, Lynea Ghil (1938-2021) was a French author and poet who gained recognition for her avant-garde literary works and her exploration of language and poetic form.
While the name Lynea may not be as common as some others, it carries a rich history and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way.
People
Lynea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynea 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
Lynea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 357 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynea 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 960,096 US residents.
Is Lynea a common name?
We classify Lynea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 388 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynea most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynea was 1988, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynea is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lynea in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 382 people with the name Lynea, or 0.13 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #24,991 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lynea in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lynea?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lynea appears almost entirely female. Of the 381 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lynea?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lynea is White at 63.6%. The next largest groups are Black (17.0%) and Hispanic (10.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lynea most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Lynea in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.6% (243 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lynea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lynea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynea 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.
Is Lynea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lynea 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 Lynea 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.
How many people share the name Lynea?
Want to know how many Americans are named Lynea? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.