BoyEnglish origin

Lynx: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A sharp-sighted child, quiet and observant.

Origin
English
Syllables
1
Current rank
#4058
Peak
#3760 in 2019

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2008: #1059620082015: #691820152020: #40582020#1#10596

What Lynx Means

Lynx is a boy name of English origin. A sharp-sighted child, quiet and observant.

How Popular Lynx Is

Lynx currently ranks #4058 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3760 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Lynx

  • Lynx is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Lynx is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
  • With just one syllable, Lynx is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Lynx

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Lynx

English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lynx.

Questions About Lynx

What does Lynx mean?

Lynx is a boy name of English origin. A sharp-sighted child, quiet and observant.

How popular is Lynx?

Lynx currently ranks #4058 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3760 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Lynx come from?

Lynx comes from English roots. Lynx is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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