Lake or waterfall
Derived from the Welsh word 'llyn', meaning lake or pool. It was originally used as a surname or a middle name suffix before gaining popularity as a standalone first name in the mid-20th century. It often evokes a sense of calm, natural beauty associated with water.
Less common today
Lynne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,797 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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