Novalynn
A feminine name composed of the word nova, meaning "new," and the name Lynn, meaning "lake."
Name Census estimates that about 743 living Americans carry the first name Novalynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Novalynn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Novalynn births was 2023 (109 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Novalynn. 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
743
~ 1 in 461,311 Americans
Peak year
2023
109 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,887
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Novalynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Novalynn 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 480 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
Novalynn 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 Novalynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Novalynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Novalynn, while Wisconsin, Kentucky, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Novalynn
The name Novalynn is a relatively modern invention, combining the Latin word "nova" meaning "new" with the English name Lynn, which is derived from the Old French "lin" meaning "flax" or "linen." This name does not have any direct historical or cultural roots, as it appears to have been created in recent times, likely as a unique and stylish feminine name.
While the individual components of the name have ancient origins, the specific combination of Novalynn does not seem to have any recorded usage or references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a creative amalgamation of different linguistic elements to form a distinctive and fashionable name.
Given its modern creation, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from earlier eras who bore the name Novalynn. However, as it has gained popularity in recent decades, there may be some contemporary individuals who have been given this name, though their significance or achievements may not yet be widely documented.
It is worth noting that the name Novalynn, being a relatively recent coinage, does not carry the weight of historical or cultural significance that many traditional names possess. Its appeal lies in its uniqueness and the blending of different linguistic elements to create a fresh and distinctive name for newborns in the modern era.
People
Novalynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Novalynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Novalynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Novalynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 743 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Novalynn 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 461,311 US residents.
Is Novalynn a common name?
We classify Novalynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 748 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Novalynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Novalynn was 2023, when 109 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Novalynn is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Novalynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Novalynn 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.