Wild cat; bright light
Derived from the name of the medium-sized wild cat, which itself comes from the Greek word 'lynx' meaning 'light' or 'brightness.' This etymology refers to the animal's reflective, glowing eyes. It is a rare choice that fits the modern trend of using fierce animal names.
Less common today
Lynx isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,283 in 2024.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
