Rising since 2011, #1,747 for girls today.
Popularity of Novalynn since 2011
Babies named Novalynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 268 |
| 2020s | 597 |
Meaning & origin
Novalynn is a thoroughly modern creation, first appearing on U.S. birth certificates in 2011. As of 2025, it ranks 1747th nationally, with approximately 1 in 13,856 newborn girls receiving the name. Its usage has climbed consistently since its debut, achieving its highest rank to date in 2025. The name shows notable popularity in Kentucky, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. The blend of Nova, associated with supernovae and new beginnings, with the soft -lynn suffix fits contemporary naming trends favoring inventive, melodic combinations. Novalynn remains a distinctive choice among rising modern names.
Novalynn is a contemporary invented name, formed by blending the astronomical name Nova (Latin for 'new') with the fashionable feminine suffix -lynn (from names like Lynn or Evelyn). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011 and has grown steadily in use.
Where Novalynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nova, Lynn, Noa
Variants: Novalyn, Nova Lynn
Sibling names for Novalynn
Names that share Novalynn's style, for a brother or sister.
