Lynix
A unique, inventive name combining elements of "lynx" and "phoenix".
Name Census estimates that about 186 living Americans carry the first name Lynix. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 56.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Lynix today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynix births was 2016 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynix. 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
186
~ 1 in 1,842,765 Americans
Peak year
2016
22 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,483
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Lynix
Lynix is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 187 total registrations, 81 (43.3%) were male and 106 (56.7%) were female.
Lynix as a male name
- Ranked #10,483 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (13 births)
Lynix as a female name
- Ranked #14,506 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (14 births)
Popularity
Lynix: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynix from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 99 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
Lynix 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 Lynix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lynix' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lynix
The name Lynix is an uncommon given name with an intriguing history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Northern Europe, where it was derived from the root word "linn," meaning "lake" or "pond." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those living near bodies of water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lynix can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into the Gothic language. Here, it is mentioned as a variant spelling of the name "Limnaeus," which was borne by a minor character in the biblical text.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lynix gained popularity among the Norse peoples of Scandinavia. It is believed to have been influenced by the Old Norse word "lynx," which referred to the lynx wildcat. This connection may have imbued the name with connotations of strength, agility, and a close affinity with nature.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Lynix include:
1. Lynix Thorvaldsson (c. 920 - 985), a renowned Viking explorer and navigator from Iceland. He is credited with leading one of the first expeditions to Greenland and establishing a settlement there.
2. Lynix of Novgorod (c. 1150 - 1215), a Russian monk and scribe who played a pivotal role in the preservation of ancient Slavic manuscripts and the spread of Orthodox Christianity in the region.
3. Lynix Beaumont (c. 1275 - 1341), a French knight and crusader who participated in the Eighth Crusade and later served as a military advisor to King Philip VI of France.
4. Lynix Wulfstan (c. 1480 - 1558), an English scholar and translator who produced the first English translation of the ancient Greek work "De Natura Rerum" by Isidore of Seville.
5. Lynix Grimaldi (c. 1610 - 1678), a Monégasque nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to several European courts, including those of France and Spain.
While the name Lynix has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has a rich cultural heritage that spans various regions and epochs. Its unique blend of germanic, norse, and biblical influences has contributed to its enduring mystique and appeal.
People
Lynix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynix 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
Lynix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 186 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynix 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 1,842,765 US residents.
Is Lynix a common name?
We classify Lynix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 187 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynix most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynix was 2016, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynix is about 7 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 Lynix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lynix a female name?
Yes, 56.7% of people registered as Lynix 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 Lynix still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lynix 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 Lynix 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 have Lynix as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.