Girl · #16,460 in 2026

Lynise

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

Current Rank

#16,460

Peak Rank

#3,066 (1963)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

2005

Last Year

1963

Peak Year

#3066

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lynise

Lynise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 17 Lynises were born — ranking #3,066 that year. As of 2026, Lynise ranks #16,460 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 98 Lynises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s 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 Lynise

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

Linos
Lins
Linds
Loonies
Limos
Linz
Linares
Lynds
Lunas
Llanos
Lonas
Lanos

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lynise

What does the name Lynise mean?

Lynise is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lynise in 2026?

In 2026, Lynise ranks #16,460 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lynise most popular?

Lynise reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #3,066 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Lynise a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lynise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lynise include Karene, Ronalee, Donda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lynise

Lynise is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 98 births in the dataset. Lynise's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #3,066. Use the chart and map above to compare Lynise'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.