Mylynn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Myla and Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Mylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mylynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mylynn births was 2017 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mylynn. 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
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
2017
15 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,766
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Mylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mylynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mylynn 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 Mylynn 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 Mylynn
The name Mylynn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural origin. It appears to be a creative amalgamation of the more common names Myla and Lynn, likely crafted in the late 20th century.
This name does not seem to have any historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or early historical records. Its construction and widespread use are a product of recent times, reflecting the trend of creating unique and unconventional names.
Due to its modern nature, there are no well-known historical figures bearing the name Mylynn. However, a few individuals have gained some recognition in various fields:
1. Mylynn Tufte, an American swimmer who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, representing the United States.
2. Mylynn Buckingham, a Canadian author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of identity and nature.
3. Mylynn Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American fashion designer based in California, renowned for her sustainable and ethically-sourced clothing line.
4. Mylynn Hopper, an American actress and model who has appeared in several independent films and television shows.
5. Mylynn Kruger, a South African entrepreneur and businesswoman, the founder of a successful eco-friendly homeware company.
While these individuals have achieved varying levels of recognition, their unique first name serves as a testament to the creativity and individualism that has become increasingly prevalent in modern naming practices.
People
Mylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mylynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mylynn 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 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Mylynn a common name?
We classify Mylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 164 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Mylynn was 2017, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mylynn is about 12 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 Mylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mylynn 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 Mylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mylynn 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 Mylynn 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 share the name Mylynn?
Find out how many Americans are named Mylynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.