Lynwood
Every Lynwood since 1898 — 4,168 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lynwood
Lynwood is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1898, 4,168 American babies have been named Lynwood. Its peak came in 1935, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lynwood stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lynwood year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,582 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,312 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,297 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,312 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,504 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,024 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,490 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,745 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,110 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,785 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,801 |
| 1975 | — | — | 31 | #1,649 |
| 1970 | — | — | 33 | #1,484 |
| 1965 | — | — | 48 | #1,076 |
| 1960 | — | — | 50 | #1,108 |
| 1955 | — | — | 72 | #871 |
| 1950 | — | — | 77 | #781 |
| 1945 | — | — | 72 | #724 |
| 1940 | — | — | 86 | #652 |
| 1935 | — | — | 114 | #542 |
| 1930 | — | — | 55 | #905 |
| 1925 | — | — | 50 | #967 |
| 1920 | — | — | 41 | #1,116 |
| 1915 | — | — | 27 | #1,291 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,376 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,258 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lynwood in 2025?
Lynwood did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lynwood?
4,168 babies have been named Lynwood in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lynwood most popular?
Lynwood peaked in 1935, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Lynwood a boy or girl name?
Lynwood is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lynwood rising or falling?
Lynwood is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.