Lynleigh
Feminine name of English origin with disputed meanings, perhaps combining elements of Lynn and Leigh.
Name Census estimates that about 652 living Americans carry the first name Lynleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynleigh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynleigh births was 2018 (91 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
652
~ 1 in 525,697 Americans
Peak year
2018
91 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,242
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Lynleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynleigh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 386 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lynleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lynleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lynleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lynleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Alabama, Tennessee, Texas recorded the most babies named Lynleigh, while Oklahoma, Mississippi, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lynleigh
Lynleigh is a modern English name that has gained popularity in recent decades. It is a combination of the names Lynn and Leigh, both derived from English place names. Lynn is believed to originate from the Old English word "linn," meaning a pool or waterfall, while Leigh is thought to come from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lynleigh dates back to the late 20th century, although its precise origins are unclear. It is considered a relatively new name, with no significant historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
Due to its modern nature, there are no well-known historical figures bearing the name Lynleigh. However, a few notable individuals with this name include:
1. Lynleigh Gregg, an American actress born in 1985, known for her roles in television series like "The Young and the Restless" and "Felicity."
2. Lynleigh Whittaker, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1992, who has released several albums and singles.
3. Lynleigh Coghlan, an Australian netball player born in 1995, who has represented Australia at the international level.
4. Lynleigh Brennan, an American artist and photographer known for her work in portraiture and landscape photography.
5. Lynleigh Merritt, an American writer and blogger who has published several books on parenting and family life.
While the name Lynleigh does not have a long historical lineage, its modern popularity reflects the ongoing trend of creating unique and creative names by combining traditional elements. As a relatively new name, its future impact and significance in the cultural and historical landscape remain to be seen.
People
Lynleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lynleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 652 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 525,697 US residents.
Is Lynleigh a common name?
We classify Lynleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 657 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynleigh was 2018, when 91 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynleigh is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lynleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lynleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lynleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lynleigh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lynleigh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Lynleigh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.