Girl · #3,714 in 2026

Lynnis

Current Rank
#3,714
Peak Rank
#3,714 (1951)
Total Babies
9
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1951
First Year
1951
Last Year
1951
Peak Year
#3714
Peak Rank
9
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Lynnis

Lynnis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1951, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 9 Lynniss were born — ranking #3,714 that year. As of 2026, Lynnis ranks #3,714 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 9 Lynniss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lynnis

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lynnis

What does the name Lynnis mean?
Lynnis is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lynnis in 2026?
In 2026, Lynnis ranks #3,714 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Lynnis most popular?
Lynnis reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #3,714 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Lynnis a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lynnis is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lynnis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lynnis include Kathlyne, Drucella, Merridy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lynnis

Lynnis is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 9 births in the dataset. Lynnis's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #3,714. Use the chart and map above to compare Lynnis'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.