Declining since 1985, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Lynnette since 1902
Babies named Lynnette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 198 |
| 1940s | 1,462 |
| 1950s | 3,445 |
| 1960s | 4,711 |
| 1970s | 2,703 |
| 1980s | 1,373 |
| 1990s | 579 |
| 2000s | 315 |
| 2010s | 231 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Lynnette, a variant of Lynette, saw its highest usage in the United States in 1968, when it ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls. Since 1985 its frequency has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 6,546, with only about 1 in 94,545 newborn girls receiving the name. The name combines the fashionable 'ette' suffix of the mid-20th century with the lyrical sound of Lynn, making it a soft and distinctly feminine choice that feels vintage without being dated.
Lynnette is a diminutive form of Lynn or Linda, both of which derive from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning 'lake'. It emerged in the English-speaking world in the late 19th or early 20th century as a variant of Lynette, a name popularized by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 1872 poem 'Gareth and Lynette'. The spelling with double 'n' and 'ette' suffix gives it a distinctly feminine and delicate quality.
Where Lynnette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lynn, Lynnie, Net, Nettie
Sibling names for Lynnette
Names that share Lynnette's style, for a brother or sister.
