Lynwood
Primarily a boy's name of Old English origin with 4,163 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Lynwood is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, derived from a place name or surname meaning 'linden tree wood' or 'pool-side wood,' from the Old English lind (linden tree) or lyne (pool) and wudu (wood). It transferred from surname to given name in 19th-century America.
Lynwood was used primarily in the American South in the early-to-mid 20th century. It carries the naturalistic, sylvan quality of English place-name surnames — rooted in landscape, solid in character.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Lynwood belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Old English naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old English names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Lynwood’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lynwood has 100+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1898.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | #13440 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 15 | #13368 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 13 | #9757 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 89 | #6785 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 157 | #3269 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 275 | #1894 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 457 | #1142 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 735 | #861 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 859 | #698 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 745 | #740 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 489 | #1004 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 302 | #1109 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 12 | #1207 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 5 | #1240 | — |
The Story of Lynwood
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1935, Lynwood is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Lynwood are most likely born between 1925 and 1945.
How rare is Lynwood?
With 4,163 total births on record, Lynwood remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1898, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1940s with 859 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lynwood by the numbers
- Would fill 87 school buses
- Meeting one Lynwood per day would take 11.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(100 years, 1898–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #13573 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13306 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13292 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13310 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13503 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8024 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11489 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10952 |
| 1998 | 10 | #6132 |
| 1997 | 10 | #5925 |
| 1996 | 7 | #7657 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9745 |
| 1994 | 8 | #6753 |
| 1993 | 9 | #6046 |
| 1992 | 12 | #4756 |
| 1991 | 9 | #5774 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4110 |
| 1989 | 20 | #3048 |
| 1988 | 9 | #5055 |
| 1987 | 16 | #3149 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lynwood as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Lynwood has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1948.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1898–2022