Holding steady.
Popularity of Lynett since 1947
Babies named Lynett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 96 |
| 1960s | 151 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lynett is a rare feminine name that reached its highest popularity in the United States in 1968, its peak year. Despite never ranking among the top 1000 names nationwide, it has maintained a stable but low level of use, with no recent resurgence. The name is a variant of Lynnette, itself a modern elaboration of Lynn, which traces back to a Welsh word for a lake or pool. The spelling 'Lynett' is less common than 'Lynette' or 'Lynnette', but it has appeared consistently since its first recorded use in 1947. As a name that remains below the threshold for reliable nationwide incidence statistics, it retains a distinctive, uncommon quality.
Lynett is a modern spelling variant of Lynnette, a name that emerged in the English-speaking world as a feminine form of Lynn. Lynn derives from a Welsh word meaning 'lake' or 'pool', originally a place name. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States during the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyn, Net, Nettie
Sibling names for Lynett
Names that share Lynett's style, for a brother or sister.
