Boy · #3,549 in 2026

Lynch

Name: Popularity of the name Lynch in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lynch, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,549

Peak Rank

#4,322 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1936

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#4322

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lynch

Lynch first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 5 Lynchs were born — ranking #4,322 that year. As of 2026, Lynch ranks #3,549 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Lynchs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lynch

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lynch is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Linch
Lunch
Launch
Lanch
Linge
Lunge
Linnie
Linney
Linie
Lin
Lounge
Lynn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lynch

What does the name Lynch mean?

Lynch is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lynch in 2026?

In 2026, Lynch ranks #3,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lynch most popular?

Lynch reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #4,322 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Lynch a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lynch is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lynch?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lynch include Almore, Alphon, Alquin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lynch

Lynch is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Lynch's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #4,322. Use the chart and map above to compare Lynch's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.