Lynne
Meaning: Narrow path, road
Origin: Old English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #218
Total births: 1,736
History: Lynne peaked in the 1960s-70s in Australia. The name has a gentle, flowing character. Lynne represents the generation of Australian women who were the transition between traditional and modern roles.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1964) | #89 |
| Babies named Lynne in 1964 | 90 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,736 |
| Peak year | 1953 (179 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #49 |
| Years in records | 1952–1964 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 24 spots |
Frequently asked about Lynne
What does the name Lynne mean?
Lynne means “Narrow path, road” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Lynne?
Lynne has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow path, road”.
How popular is Lynne in Australia?
Lynne ranked #89 in Australia in 1964 — given to 90 babies that year.
When was Lynne most popular?
Lynne peaked in 1953 with 179 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lynne a boy or girl name?
Lynne is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Lynnes in registered births are female.
Is the name Lynne rising or falling in popularity?
Lynne has fallen 24 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #65 in 1959 to #89 in 1964.
How long has Lynne been recorded in Australia?
Lynne appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 1952 through 1964.