Declining since 2021, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Lynnox since 2012
Babies named Lynnox per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 205 | 69 |
| 2020s | 257 | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Lynnox is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname Lennox, which originated as a place name meaning 'elm grove'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2012, and its popularity rose quickly, peaking in 2020 before beginning a gradual decline since 2021. As of 2025, it ranked 3,832 with a birth rate of 1 in 42,297. The name has found particular favor in Indiana and Texas, reflecting broader trends in the Midwest and South. Its contemporary sound and unisex appeal align with the fashion for surname-style first names ending in 'x', following the success of names like Jaxon and Maddox.
Lynnox is a modern respelling of Lennox, a surname that originated as a place name from the district of Lennox in Scotland. The place name is thought to derive from the Gaelic 'leamhan' meaning 'elm' plus a locative suffix, thus 'elm grove'. In recent decades, Lennox has been adopted as a given name, and Lynnox emerged as a variant spelling, likely influenced by names like Lynn or Linwood.
Where Lynnox is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lenny, Nox
Sibling names for Lynnox
Names that share Lynnox's style, for a brother or sister.
