Lynnon
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "small lake".
Name Census estimates that about 145 living Americans carry the first name Lynnon. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynnon today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynnon births was 2022 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynnon. 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
145
~ 1 in 2,363,823 Americans
Peak year
2022
27 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,280
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Lynnon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynnon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 87 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
Lynnon 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 Lynnon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lynnons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lynnon
The given name Lynnon is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language of Gaulish, spoken by the Gauls who inhabited present-day France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland during the Iron Age.
One theory suggests that Lynnon is derived from the Gaulish word "lindo," which meant "pool" or "lake." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near bodies of water or had a connection to water-related activities.
Another hypothesis traces Lynnon's roots to the Gaulish word "lindo," meaning "gentle" or "kind." This interpretation aligns with the name's potential connotation of a person possessing a mild or amiable demeanor.
Despite its obscure origins, the name Lynnon has been documented in various historical records over the centuries. One of the earliest known references can be found in the ancient Celtic epic poem, "The Cattle Raid of Cooley," which dates back to the 8th century AD. The poem mentions a character named Lynnon, though little is known about their significance or background.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lynnon. In the 11th century, Lynnon the Scribe was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the Kingdom of Scotland. His exquisite works are still preserved in various libraries and museums across the United Kingdom.
During the 14th century, Lynnon de Montfort was a French knight who fought alongside Joan of Arc in the Hundred Years' War. He was renowned for his bravery and unwavering loyalty to the French cause.
In the 16th century, Lynnon Tyndall was an English scholar and theologian who played a pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation. His translation of the Bible into English was instrumental in promoting literacy and religious education among the common people.
Fast forward to the 19th century, Lynnon Stevenson was a Scottish author and poet who gained widespread acclaim for his romantic and adventurous tales. His most famous work, "Treasure Island," remains a beloved classic in literature.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Lynnon Rutherford was a pioneering physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of atomic structure and nuclear physics. His groundbreaking experiments paved the way for the development of modern nuclear technology.
People
Lynnon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynnon 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
Lynnon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynnon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 145 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynnon 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 2,363,823 US residents.
Is Lynnon a common name?
We classify Lynnon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 146 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynnon most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynnon was 2022, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynnon is about 6 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 Lynnon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lynnon a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynnon 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 Lynnon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lynnon 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 Lynnon 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 are called Lynnon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.