How old is someone named Lynne?
The average Lynne is 68 years old.
Half of all living Lynnes are between 62 and 75.
When was Lynne popular?
Lynne had one big moment, peaking in 1960. 54% of the babies ever named Lynne arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 | 0 |
| 1910s | 196 | 0 |
| 1920s | 326 | 0 |
| 1930s | 2,603 | 770 |
| 1940s | 14,397 | 8,400 |
| 1950s | 22,291 | 17,000 |
| 1960s | 16,992 | 15,000 |
| 1970s | 3,341 | 3,100 |
| 1980s | 1,388 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 463 | 450 |
| 2000s | 219 | 220 |
| 2010s | 123 | 120 |
| 2020s | 50 | under 100 |
How many Lynnes are still alive?
About 47,000 Lynnes are alive in the US today. That's 75% of the roughly 62,000 babies named Lynne since 1907.
Most Lynnes ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lynne?
About two in three living Lynnes are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 9%
- Boomer 69%
- Gen X 18%
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z under 1%
Is Lynne an old name?
Yes. Lynne is older than 97 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Lynne a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Lynnes are women.
Names the same age as Lynne
NAME TWIN
Lynne's name twin is Connie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Connie's age curve is the closest match to Lynne's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Lynne
How old is the average Lynne?
The average Lynne in the US is 68 years old. The median is 68, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lynne?
About 47,000 Lynnes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 62,000 babies given the name since 1907.
When was the name Lynne most popular?
In 1960, when about 2,500 baby girls were named Lynne.
Is Lynne a Boomer name?
Yes. About 69% of living Lynnes are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this