Lynore
A feminine name possibly derived from the Celtic elements "lin" meaning "lake" or "pool" and "ore" meaning "golden", with a meaning along the lines of "golden pool".
Name Census estimates that about 69 living Americans carry the first name Lynore. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynore today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynore births was 1946 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynore. 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
- • The typical person named Lynore is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lynores were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lynore. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
69
~ 1 in 4,967,454 Americans
Peak year
1946
8 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1968 SSA rank
#5,447
Tracked since 1938
Census
Lynore in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 164 people with the first name Lynore, which placed it at #43,191 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
#43,191
National first-name rank
People counted
164
164 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
84.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lynore
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lynore is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Black (7.3%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Lynore 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 Lynore at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.8% · 139
- Black or African American7.3% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 3
Popularity
Lynore: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynore from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 45 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
Lynore 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 Lynore 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 Lynore
The name Lynore is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "lind," which means "lime tree" or "linden tree." The name was initially used as a surname, derived from a geographical location associated with linden trees.
In the medieval period, Lynore emerged as a given name, particularly popular among the Anglo-Saxons and Germanic tribes. It was often bestowed upon children born near groves of linden trees or in areas where these trees flourished. The linden tree held significant symbolic meaning, representing protection, fertility, and prosperity.
During the Renaissance era, the name Lynore gained prominence in literature and poetry. One notable reference can be found in the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, published in 1590. In this work, Spenser introduces a character named Lynore, a beautiful and virtuous woman who represents the embodiment of chastity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lynore dates back to the 12th century. Lynore of Aquitaine (1137-1199) was a renowned French noblewoman and troubadour. Her poetic works and contributions to the courtly love tradition earned her a place in the annals of medieval literature.
In the 16th century, Lynore Macdonald (1520-1584) was a Scottish noblewoman known for her involvement in the political intrigues of the Scottish court during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. Her influential role in shaping the course of Scottish history has been well-documented.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Lynore Hartwell (1854-1928) was an American educator and suffragist who played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and access to education. Her tireless efforts contributed to the advancement of gender equality in the United States.
Another notable figure with the name Lynore was Lynore Woodard (1921-2002), an American sculptor and artist. Her innovative works in bronze and stone earned her critical acclaim, and her pieces can be found in prestigious art collections worldwide.
Lynore Raddant (1902-1986) was a German-born American author and illustrator, best known for her children's books that celebrated the natural world and encouraged a love for nature in young readers.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the name Lynore, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.
People
Lynore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynore 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
Lynore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 69 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynore 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 4,967,454 US residents.
Is Lynore a common name?
We classify Lynore as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 101 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynore most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynore was 1946, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynore is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lynore in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 164 people with the name Lynore, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #43,191 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 Lynore 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 Lynore?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lynore appears almost entirely female. Of the 167 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Lynore?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lynore is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Black (7.3%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Lynore most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Lynore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (139 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 Lynore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lynore a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynore 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 Lynore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lynore 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 Lynore 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 common is the name Lynore?
See how many Americans are named Lynore on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.