Total births
991
Girls' name · since 1962
Lynley
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 991 babies named Lynley, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5188
- among girls today
- 991
- born since 1962
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Lynley is the #5188 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 991 recorded since 1962.
Lynley has 991 recorded births among girls since 1962, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5188 as of the latest data, more common than 71% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #5188 among girls today
- 991 born since 1962
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lynley is currently the #5188 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 991 born since 1962, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5188
- among girls today
- 991
- born since 1962
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Lynley vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5188
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Lynley was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
46 babies were named Lynley in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Lynley compares
991 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lynley's all-time total is 159% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lynley | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 991 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lynley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lynley splits its recorded history at 1994: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lynley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#5,188
Active since
1962
Lynley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Lynley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lynley's strongest decade.
340 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Lynley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 85
1960s
85 births
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s 113
1980s
113 births
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s
2000s
146 births
- 2010s
2010s
340 births
- 2020s
2020s
150 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 340 births (34% of all-time use).
How Lynley 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 Lynley's total volume
Lynley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lynley by state
Where Lynley concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Lynley's total US births 1.6%
Even split
16 of 991 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynley? ▼
991 babies have been named Lynley since 1962. It currently ranks #5188 among girls. The peak year was 2016 with 46 births.
When was Lynley most popular? ▼
Lynley was most popular in the 2010s decade with 340 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Lynley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynley are Texas (16 births), Arkansas (12 births), Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Lynley been used? ▼
Lynley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 64 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lynley? ▼
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 Lynley's data
- Lynley's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (340 total births) through the 2020s (150) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Lynleys (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lynley
Nearby Names Like Lynley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynley
Lynn Girl
#2798 182,387 births
Lynda Girl
#9565 77,979 births
Lynne Girl
#13549 61,957 births
Lynette Girl
#2725 43,392 births
Lynnette Girl
#7994 15,226 births
Compare Lynley side by side: Lynley vs Lynn Lynley vs Lynda Lynley vs Lynne
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lynley
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, 1962–2025 (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. "Lynley: #5188 Girls' Name - 991 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynley. 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 Lynley 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.