Total births
271
Girls' name · since 1949
Lynnett
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 271 babies named Lynnett, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 271
- total births
- 1949–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Lynnett sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 271 recorded since 1949.
Social Security Administration records show Lynnett recorded 271 times among girls since 1949, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 2000.
- 271 total births
- 1949–2000 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
271 girls have been named Lynnett since 1949, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2000.
- 271
- total births
- 1949–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Lynnett was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
17 babies were named Lynnett in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Lynnett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lynnett's full recorded timeline at 1968, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1973 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lynnett at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Lynnett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–2000
- Peak year (1973)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Lynnett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lynnett's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Lynnett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 9
1940s
9 births
- 1950s
1950s
55 births
- 1960s
1960s
100 births
- 1970s
1970s
85 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 100 births (37% of all-time use).
Lynnett by state
Where Lynnett concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.8% |
Ohio share of Lynnett's total US births 1.8%
5 of 271 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynnett? ▼
Lynnett has been given to 271 babies in the U.S. since 1949, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 17 babies were born in 1973, its single highest year.
When was Lynnett most popular? ▼
Lynnett was most popular in the 1960s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Lynnett most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynnett are Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Lynnett been used? ▼
Records for Lynnett go back to 1949, giving 52 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Lynnett? ▼
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 Lynnett's data
- Lynnett's decade-level peak was the 1960s (100 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.
- Ohio records the most Lynnetts (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Lynnett
Nearby Names Like Lynnett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynnett
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Lynne Girl
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Lynette Girl
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Lynnette Girl
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Compare Lynnett side by side: Lynnett vs Lynn Lynnett vs Lynda Lynnett vs Lynne
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1949–2000 (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. "Lynnett: Baby Name Since 1949 - 271 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynnett. 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 Lynnett 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 June 2026.