Total births
408
Unisex name · since 2008
Lynx
Lynx has 408 recorded births since 2008 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2283
- among boys today
- 408
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lynx is the #2283 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 408 recorded since 2008.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lynx has been recorded 408 times among boys since 2008, currently ranked #2283 nationally and more common than 84% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #2283 among boys today
- 408 born since 2008
- 2020s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lynx is currently the #2283 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 408 born since 2008, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2283
- among boys today
- 408
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Lynx vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2283
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Lynx was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
63 babies were named Lynx in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Lynx compares
408 Top 48% higher than 52% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Lynx's all-time total is 11% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lynx | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 408 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lynx's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lynx splits its recorded history at 2018: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2011 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 63 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lynx at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,283
Active since
2008
Lynx popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Lynx popularity over time - girls
65 total births recorded since 2015 (Lynx as girls' name)
Lynx by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Lynx's strongest decade.
274 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Lynx births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
127 births
- 2020s
2020s
274 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 274 births (67% of all-time use).
Lynx by state
Where Lynx concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 12 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Lynx's total US births 2.9%
Even split
12 of 408 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynx? ▼
408 babies have been named Lynx since 2008. It currently ranks #2283 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 63 births.
When was Lynx most popular? ▼
Lynx was most popular in the 2020s decade with 274 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Lynx most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynx are Texas (12 births), Indiana (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Lynx a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lynx is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 408 births, and as a girl's name it has 65 births.
How long has the name Lynx been used? ▼
Records for Lynx go back to 2008, giving 18 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lynx? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lynn, Lyndon, Lynwood, Lyndell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lynx's data
- Texas records the most Lynxs (12 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 Lynx
Nearby Names Like Lynx
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynx
Lynn Boy
#5904 52,391 births
Lyndon Boy
#1757 9,705 births
Lynwood Boy
4,163 births
Lyndell Boy
#8380 1,965 births
Lyn Boy
1,561 births
Compare Lynx side by side: Lynx vs Lynn Lynx vs Lyndon Lynx vs Lynwood
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lynx
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, 2008–2025 (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. "Lynx: #2283 Unisex Name - 408 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynx. 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 Lynx 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.