Lynnelle
A feminine name derived from the combination of Lynn and Nelle, reflecting beauty and grace.
Name Census estimates that about 243 living Americans carry the first name Lynnelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynnelle today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynnelle births was 1964 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynnelle. 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
243
~ 1 in 1,410,512 Americans
Peak year
1964
18 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
2010 SSA rank
#18,750
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Lynnelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynnelle from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 91 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
Lynnelle 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 Lynnelle 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 Lynnelle
Lynnelle is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the combination of the names Lynn and Elle. The name Lynn has its roots in the Old English word "lind," meaning a lime or linden tree, while Elle is a variation of the name Eleanor, which is derived from the Old French name Eleonor, meaning "bright one" or "shining light."
In the early Middle Ages, the name Lynn was used as a surname, often referring to someone who lived near a linden tree or a grove of such trees. Over time, it transitioned into a feminine given name, particularly popular in the English-speaking world. The addition of "elle" to form Lynnelle likely occurred in the 19th or early 20th century as a way to create a more distinctive and feminine variation of the name Lynn.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Lynnelle can be found in the 1891 novel "A Hardy Norseman" by Edna Lyall, where a character named Lynnelle Beauchamp is mentioned. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the mid-20th century.
Among notable individuals bearing the name Lynnelle throughout history are Lynnelle Choerlton (1925-2021), an American actress and dancer best known for her role in the classic film "The Great Ziegfeld" (1936). Lynnelle Kennison (born 1951) is a Canadian abstract painter and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally. Lynnelle Ye (born 1979) is a Chinese-American filmmaker and screenwriter, known for her award-winning short films and documentaries.
Another notable Lynnelle is Lynnelle Kantaris (born 1960), a British author and journalist who has written several books on travel and cultural experiences. Lynnelle Ferguson (born 1975) is a former Australian basketball player who represented her country in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the latter.
While the name Lynnelle has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, it has remained a relatively uncommon name, particularly in recent decades. Its unique blend of elements from different linguistic origins and its melodic sound contribute to its distinctive character and appeal.
People
Lynnelle + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lynnelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynnelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 243 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynnelle 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 1,410,512 US residents.
Is Lynnelle a common name?
We classify Lynnelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 291 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynnelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynnelle was 1964, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynnelle is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lynnelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynnelle 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.