Lynnleigh
A feminine name combining the meanings of "lake" and "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 279 living Americans carry the first name Lynnleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynnleigh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynnleigh births was 2018 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynnleigh. 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
279
~ 1 in 1,228,510 Americans
Peak year
2018
33 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,604
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Lynnleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynnleigh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 157 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lynnleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lynnleigh 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 Lynnleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lynnleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas recorded the most babies named Lynnleigh, while Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lynnleigh
Lynnleigh is a modern English name that combines the elements "lynn" and "leigh." The name is believed to have originated in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the increasing popularity of unique and creative name combinations during that time period.
The first part of the name, "lynn," is derived from various Old English words meaning "lake" or "pool," such as "linn" or "lin." It was also used as a surname derived from place names containing these elements. The second part, "leigh," is an English habitational surname derived from various places in England containing the Old English word "leah," meaning "woodland" or "meadow."
While the name Lynnleigh itself does not have a long historical record, its components have been present in English naming traditions for centuries. However, there are no known significant historical figures or references specifically associated with this particular name combination.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lynnleigh are likely from the late 20th century, as it gained popularity as a unique and creative name choice during that time. Some notable individuals with the first name Lynnleigh include:
1. Lynnleigh Hollingsworth, an American actress known for her roles in television series such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Masters of Sex."
2. Lynnleigh Bussell, a former professional ballet dancer from the United Kingdom.
3. Lynnleigh Cartwright, an American author and illustrator of children's books.
4. Lynnleigh Henderson, a Canadian singer-songwriter and recording artist.
5. Lynnleigh Fairchild, an American businesswoman and entrepreneur in the fashion industry.
It is important to note that the name Lynnleigh is a relatively modern creation, and its usage and popularity may continue to evolve over time.
People
Lynnleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynnleigh 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
Lynnleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynnleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 279 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynnleigh 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 1,228,510 US residents.
Is Lynnleigh a common name?
We classify Lynnleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 281 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynnleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynnleigh was 2018, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynnleigh is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lynnleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynnleigh 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.