Holding steady.
Popularity of Lynnwood since 1926
Babies named Lynnwood per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lynnwood's real moment was 1941.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 56 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lynnwood is a rare American coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1926. It combines the name Lynn with the suffix wood, creating a nature-inflected name that peaked in 1941 before settling into very infrequent use. The name has remained stable in occurrence, never entering the national rankings. It reflects a mid-century fashion for landscape-inspired names, similar to Glenwood or Sherwood. While Lynnwood has no deep historical roots, its simple construction and gentle sound give it an accessible, down-to-earth quality.
Lynnwood is a 20th-century invented name, formed from the existing name Lynn (itself derived from a Welsh place name meaning 'lake') and the word 'wood,' suggesting a sylvan or wooded place. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1926 and saw modest use during the 1930s and 1940s before fading. It has no historical or classical roots and was likely created as a picturesque, nature-inspired name for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lynn, Woody
Sibling names for Lynnwood
Names that share Lynnwood's style, for a brother or sister.
