Flynn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Descendant of the red-haired one
Meaning of the Name Flynn
Flynn is a name of Irish origin meaning 'descendant of the red-haired one'. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Floinn. This name is often associated with qualities like bravery, charm, and creativity. Flynn has gained popularity as a given name in recent years and is often chosen for its strong and masculine sound.
Popularity of the Name Flynn
The popularity for the name Flynn peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 418 births, which ranked number 1,341 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Flynn had the most female births in 2013 with 31, which ranked number 4,538 out of 19,268 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 418, which ranked number 653 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Flynn has increased over the last ten years from 361 births to 394 births, an increase of 9.14%. Among males, Flynn has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 339 births to 368 births, an increase of 8.55%. Among females, Flynn has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 26 births, an increase of 18.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Flynn
- 20 Year Trend of Flynn: 525.40%
- 10 Year Trend of Flynn: 9.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Flynn: 8.55%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Flynn: 18.18%
Popularity of Flynn by State
For males, Flynn was most popular in Midwestern states with 105 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 37 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Flynn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | 5 | 169 | < 5 | N/A |
| AL | 6 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 13 | 503 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 37 | 725 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 10 | 1168 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 10 | 230 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 18 | 544 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 9 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 5 | 566 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 8 | 548 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 8 | 590 | < 5 | N/A |
| ME | 6 | 202 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 14 | 554 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 17 | 356 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 10 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 9 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 7 | 819 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 18 | 532 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 5 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 7 | 474 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 15 | 599 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 16 | 1240 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 10 | 432 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 11 | 618 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 8 | 742 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 14 | 359 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Flynn
- Total Births of Flynn: 397 (0.88%)
- Male Births of Flynn: 371 (0.82%)
- Female Births of Flynn: 26 (1.68%)
Given the upward trend of Flynn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.88% increase in total births, for a total of 397 births in 2024. Male births for Flynn have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 371 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.82%. For Females, births for Flynn have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 26 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.68%.