Lynesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially blending "Lynn" with "Aisha".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Lynesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynesha today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynesha births was 1997 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynesha. 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 Lynesha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
1997
15 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1998 SSA rank
#15,555
Tracked since 1981
Census
Lynesha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 126 people with the first name Lynesha, which placed it at #49,344 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
#49,344
National first-name rank
People counted
126
126 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
90.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lynesha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lynesha is Black at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). 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 Lynesha 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 Lynesha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.5% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 6
- Two or more races3.2% · 4
- White1.6% · 2
Popularity
Lynesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynesha from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 67 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
Lynesha 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 Lynesha 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 Lynesha
The given name Lynesha is a relatively modern name, with its origins rooted in the English language. It is believed to be a combination of the names Lynn and Kesha, both of which have distinct histories and meanings.
Lynn is a unisex name that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German name Linden, which means "linden tree." The linden tree held significance in various cultures, symbolizing strength, protection, and fertility. The name Lynn was popular in England during the Middle Ages and gained widespread recognition across Europe.
Kesha, on the other hand, is a variant of the Russian name Ksenia, which is derived from the Greek word "xenia," meaning "hospitality" or "stranger." The name Ksenia has its roots in ancient Greek mythology and was associated with the concept of welcoming and protecting guests and travelers.
The combination of Lynn and Kesha into Lynesha is a relatively recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th century or early 21st century. While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Lynesha, its uniqueness lies in the blending of two distinct cultural and linguistic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lynesha can be found in the life of Lynesha Jameson, an American artist and sculptor born in 1972. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries across the United States, showcasing her talent and contribution to the contemporary art scene.
Another notable figure bearing the name Lynesha is Lynesha Williams, an American basketball player born in 1985. She played for several professional teams in the WNBA and overseas, earning recognition for her athleticism and skills on the court.
Lynesha Edmonds, born in 1990, is a British entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful tech startup focused on providing innovative solutions for small businesses. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication have earned her numerous accolades and recognition within the business community.
In the field of academia, Lynesha Patel, a British-Indian scholar born in 1978, has made significant contributions to the study of postcolonial literature and cultural studies. Her research has been widely published and has influenced the discourse surrounding issues of identity, diaspora, and representation.
Lastly, Lynesha Romero, born in 1995, is a Mexican-American activist and advocate for environmental justice. She has been at the forefront of various grassroots movements, raising awareness about the impact of climate change on marginalized communities and promoting sustainable practices.
While the name Lynesha may be relatively new, it carries a unique blend of cultural and linguistic influences, reflecting the diverse tapestry of modern society. As more individuals embrace this name, its historical significance and cultural resonance are likely to continue evolving.
People
Lynesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynesha 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
Lynesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynesha 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Lynesha a common name?
We classify Lynesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 89 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynesha was 1997, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynesha is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lynesha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 126 people with the name Lynesha, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #49,344 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 Lynesha 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 Lynesha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lynesha leans strongly female. 125 people counted with this name were female (97.7%), compared with 3 male bearers (2.3%). 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 Lynesha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lynesha is Black at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). 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 Lynesha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lynesha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (114 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 Lynesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lynesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynesha 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 Lynesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lynesha 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 Lynesha 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 are named Lynesha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.