Total births
529
Girls' name · since 1941
Lynnetta
Lynnetta has 529 recorded births since 1941 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1966 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 529
- total births
- 1941–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Lynnetta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 529 have been recorded since 1941.
Social Security Administration records show Lynnetta recorded 529 times among girls since 1941, 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 1941 to 1989.
- 529 total births
- 1941–1989 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
529 girls have been named Lynnetta since 1941, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1989.
- 529
- total births
- 1941–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Lynnetta was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
22 babies were named Lynnetta in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Lynnetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lynnetta splits its recorded history at 1966: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1943 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lynnetta at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Lynnetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–1989
- Peak year (1966)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Lynnetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lynnetta's strongest decade.
158 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Lynnetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 41
1940s
41 births
- 1950s
1950s
121 births
- 1960s
1960s
158 births
- 1970s
1970s
150 births
- 1980s 59
1980s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 158 births (30% of all-time use).
How Lynnetta 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 Lynnetta's total volume
Lynnetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lynnetta by state
Where Lynnetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 1.9% |
California share of Lynnetta's total US births 1.9%
10 of 529 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynnetta? ▼
529 babies have been named Lynnetta since 1941. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1966 with 22 births.
When was Lynnetta most popular? ▼
Lynnetta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 158 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Lynnetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynnetta are California (10 births).
How long has the name Lynnetta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lynnetta since 1941 -- 49 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Lynnetta? ▼
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 Lynnetta's data
- Lynnetta's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (158 total births) through the 1980s (59) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Lynnettas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lynnetta
Nearby Names Like Lynnetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynnetta
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Lynne Girl
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Lynette Girl
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Lynnette Girl
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Compare Lynnetta side by side: Lynnetta vs Lynn Lynnetta vs Lynda Lynnetta vs Lynne
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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, 1941–1989 (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. "Lynnetta: Baby Name Since 1941 - 529 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynnetta. 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 Lynnetta 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.