Declining since 2014, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Annalyn since 1972
Babies named Annalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 304 |
| 2010s | 657 |
| 2020s | 247 |
Meaning & origin
Annalyn first appeared on U.S. baby name charts in 1972, a product of the mid-century trend for compound names blending Anna with a Lyn suffix. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking 3903 in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 43440. The name has been in decline since 2014, though it retains a presence in states like Ohio. As a modern coinage, Annalyn carries no ancient pedigree, but its components evoke both grace (Anna) and water (Lynn), giving it a gentle, natural feel favored by parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Annalyn is a modern compound name formed from Anna and Lyn, following a pattern popular in the mid-20th century. Anna derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor', while Lyn is a diminutive of Linda or a short form of names like Evelyn, ultimately from Welsh roots meaning 'lake' or 'pool'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw a peak in 2017.
Where Annalyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Lyn
Sibling names for Annalyn
Names that share Annalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
