Parklynn
A feminine name of American origin meaning "lively, graceful meadow."
Name Census estimates that about 184 living Americans carry the first name Parklynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Parklynn today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parklynn births was 2022 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parklynn. 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
184
~ 1 in 1,862,795 Americans
Peak year
2022
88 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,548
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Parklynn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Parklynn 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 Parklynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 185 | 185 |
Geography
Where Parklynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Missouri recorded the most babies named Parklynn, while Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Parklynn
The name Parklynn is a modern invention that blends the words "park" and "lynn" in an attempt to create a nature-inspired name. It does not have any historical origins or references to ancient texts or religious scriptures.
The first recorded use of the name Parklynn is relatively recent, with no known examples from before the 20th century. There are no notable historical figures or famous people who have borne this name, as it is a newly coined name without a long-standing tradition.
While the name Parklynn is a creative combination of English words, it does not have a strong cultural or linguistic heritage. It is a unique and contemporary name that has been given to some children in recent decades, but it lacks the rich historical and etymological background that many traditional names possess.
The name Parklynn is a modern invention that reflects a trend towards creating unique and nature-inspired names. However, it does not have any significant historical or cultural references to draw upon, and there are no known famous individuals from previous eras who have carried this name.
Despite its lack of historical roots, Parklynn has been adopted by some parents in recent times, likely due to its pleasant sound and association with natural elements like parks and streams. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name without a long-standing tradition or notable figures from the past to lend it historical significance.
People
Parklynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parklynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Parklynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parklynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 184 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parklynn 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 1,862,795 US residents.
Is Parklynn a common name?
We classify Parklynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parklynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Parklynn was 2022, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parklynn is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Parklynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parklynn 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.