Lynx
Every Lynx since 2008 — 473 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lynx
Lynx is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,823 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 473 American babies have been named Lynx — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lynx stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lynx 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 | — | — | 45 | #2,823 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,744 | 63 | #2,278 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,124 | 55 | #2,464 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,129 | 53 | #2,579 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,762 | 32 | #3,550 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,451 | 26 | #3,984 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,885 | 30 | #3,686 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,937 | 24 | #4,308 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #5,040 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,982 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,095 | 12 | #6,927 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,600 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,882 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,600 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,569 |
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| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,599 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lynx in 2025?
Lynx ranked #2,823 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lynx?
473 babies have been named Lynx in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lynx most popular?
Lynx peaked in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Lynx a boy or girl name?
Lynx is used for both: about 14% of babies named Lynx have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Lynx rising or falling?
Lynx is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.