Lynwood Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lynwood has its origins in Old English, specifically from the elements referring to lime trees and wood. Its meaning is rooted in nature, representing a wooded area with lime trees. Over time, the name has evolved through various historical forms. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is often associated with peaceful and natural imagery. There is no biblical relevance to the name, and it has several common variants. Today, Lynwood is viewed as a traditional name with a gentle connotation.
The name Lynwood is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Lynwood has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lynwood' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1053rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 722nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 890th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1546th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3960th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13418th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16607th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Lynwood' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lynwood"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪn.wʊd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Lynwood is derived from the Old English elements 'lind', meaning 'lime tree', and 'wudu', meaning 'wood'. It refers to a 'wooded area with lime trees'.
Meaning
lime tree wood
Language Evolution
Lindwudu, Lynwode, Lynwood
Historical Usage
The name Lynwood gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with places named Lynwood.
Variants & Derivatives
Lynn, Lyn, Lynne
Modern Popularity & Image
Lynwood is perceived as a traditional and somewhat unique name, often associated with nature and tranquility.
Famous People
Lynwood Smith, Lynwood Earl
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lynwood"
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 "Lynwood"
"Lynwood" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1053rd of 7545 | 697 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 722nd of 6773 | 1,359 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 890th of 7552 | 1,325 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1546th of 10718 | 504 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3960th of 16616 | 204 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13418th of 24088 | 43 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 16607th of 23106 | 20 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Lynwood" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
70.63% 974th/1379 |
29.97% 709th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.21% 668th/1546 |
51.99% 809th/1556 |
22.99% 541st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
56.76% 1264th/2227 |
40.53% 985th/2430 |
22.33% 637th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
52.74% 1837th/3483 |
28.31% 996th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
62.75% 3259th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lynwood" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lynwood"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lynwood" 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.