Lynnette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lynnette is a Welsh name meaning 'lake', derived from 'Llyn', and is associated with feminine grace. It has evolved through forms like 'Lyn' and 'Lynette' and gained popularity in the 20th century. The name has no biblical relevance and is often perceived as classic and elegant.
The name Lynnette is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lynnette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lynnette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4171st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1114th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 490th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 559th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1418th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4342nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6238th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lynnette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lynnette"
Pronunciation
/lɪˈnɛt/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
Lynnette is derived from the Welsh name 'Lynette', which is a diminutive form of 'Llyn', meaning 'lake'. The name has been popularized by various literary works, particularly in Arthurian legend.
Meaning
lake
Language Evolution
Llyn, Lynette
Historical Usage
Lynnette gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to its use in literature and as a variation of other names.
Variants & Derivatives
Lyn, Lynne, Lynn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lynnette is viewed as a classic and elegant name. It carries a sense of nature and calmness, often associated with feminine grace.
Famous People
Lynnette Hardaway, Lynnette McCoy, Lynnette O'Connor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lynnette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lynnette"
"Lynnette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4171st of 9107 | 85 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1114th of 9204 | 805 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 490th of 12526 | 6,720 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 559th of 19264 | 5,177 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1418th of 27321 | 1,681 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4342nd of 35406 | 503 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6238th of 30306 | 235 |
Regional Popularity of "Lynnette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lynnette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.54% 735th/1546 |
65.62% 1021st/1556 |
94.05% 2213th/2353 |
42.53% 658th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
16.30% 363rd/2227 |
23.17% 563rd/2430 |
28.71% 819th/2853 |
14.20% 394th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.79% 405th/2937 |
17.05% 594th/3483 |
23.45% 825th/3518 |
13.33% 539th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.78% 1171st/3685 |
28.09% 1257th/4475 |
35.73% 1856th/5194 |
22.27% 1407th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
50.83% 3717th/7313 |
39.76% 2967th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.13% 4784th/6822 |
68.51% 4300th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lynnette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lynnette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.