Total births
1,466
Girls' name · since 1919
Lynetta
1,466 babies named Lynetta in U.S. Social Security records since 1919, with the highest year being 1970. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,466
- total births
- 1919–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1,466 girls have been named Lynetta since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lynetta has been recorded 1,466 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2004.
- 1,466 total births
- 1919–2004 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,466 girls have been named Lynetta since 1919, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2004.
- 1,466
- total births
- 1919–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Lynetta was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
51 babies were named Lynetta in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Lynetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lynetta's full recorded timeline at 1965, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1919, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 51 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lynetta at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Lynetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2004
- Peak year (1970)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Lynetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lynetta's strongest decade.
420 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Lynetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 22
1930s
22 births
- 1940s 137
1940s
137 births
- 1950s
1950s
332 births
- 1960s
1960s
420 births
- 1970s
1970s
311 births
- 1980s
1980s
171 births
- 1990s 58
1990s
58 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 420 births (29% of all-time use).
How Lynetta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lynetta's total volume
Lynetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lynetta by state
Where Lynetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 56 | 3.8% |
| #2 | California | | 42 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 28 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 19 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
Illinois share of Lynetta's total US births 3.8%
Even split
56 of 1,466 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynetta? ▼
Lynetta has been given to 1,466 babies in the U.S. since 1919, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2004. 51 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Lynetta most popular? ▼
Lynetta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 420 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Lynetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynetta are Illinois (56 births), California (42 births), Texas (28 births).
How long has the name Lynetta been used? ▼
Records for Lynetta go back to 1919, giving 86 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Lynetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lynn, Lynda, Lynne, Lynette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lynetta's data
- Lynetta's decade-level peak was the 1960s (420 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lynettas (56 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lynetta
Nearby Names Like Lynetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynetta
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Lynne Girl
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Lynette Girl
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Lynnette Girl
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Compare Lynetta side by side: Lynetta vs Lynn Lynetta vs Lynda Lynetta vs Lynne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lynetta: Baby Name Since 1919 - 1,466 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynetta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lynetta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.