Lynzee
Diminutive form of the English name Lynn, meaning "pretty pool" or "lake".
Name Census estimates that about 811 living Americans carry the first name Lynzee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynzee today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynzee births was 1993 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynzee. 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
811
~ 1 in 422,632 Americans
Peak year
1993
40 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,509
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Lynzee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynzee from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 313 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lynzee 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 Lynzee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lynzees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Lynzee, while Georgia, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lynzee
The name Lynzee is believed to have originated as a variant of the English name Lindsey, which itself is derived from an Old English surname meaning "from the linden tree island." The earliest recorded use of the spelling Lynzee dates back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a modern American variation on the traditional name.
While the name Lindsey has deep historical roots, the specific spelling Lynzee does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. It is a relatively modern invention, likely created as a unique and stylized form of the more common Lindsay or Lindsey.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the first name Lynzee is Lynzee Randolph, an American actress born in 1991. She has appeared in various television shows and films since the early 2000s.
Another notable bearer of the name is Lynzee Sanger, an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Amber O'Neal. She was born in 1983 and has competed in various independent promotions throughout her career.
Lynzee Kaylene Cooper, born in 1994, is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition as a contestant on the reality TV show The X Factor in 2012.
Lynzee Ford, born in 1985, is an American model and actress who has appeared in various magazines and television shows.
Lynzee Hasson, born in 1989, is an Australian professional basketball player who has competed in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) and represented Australia in international competitions.
While these are among the most notable individuals with the first name Lynzee, it is important to note that the name remains relatively uncommon, and historical records or famous bearers from earlier eras are scarce due to its modern origins.
People
Lynzee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynzee 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
Lynzee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynzee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 811 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynzee 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 422,632 US residents.
Is Lynzee a common name?
We classify Lynzee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 836 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynzee most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynzee was 1993, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynzee is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lynzee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynzee 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.