Lynus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Lynus means 'flaxen-haired or blond'.
Meaning of the Name Lynus
Lynus is a variant spelling of the name Linus. Linus is of Greek origin and it means 'flaxen-haired or blond'. In Greek mythology, Linus was the son of Apollo and the music teacher of Hercules. The name became popular in the 19th century and is associated with qualities like artistic talent and creativity.
Popularity of the Name Lynus
The popularity for the name Lynus peaked in popularity in the year 1951 with 5 births, which ranked number 9,128 out of 9,433 unique names for that year. Lynus had the most male births in 1951 with 5, which ranked number 3,714 out of 4,254 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Lynus
Popularity of Lynus by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Lynus. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Lynus in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Lynus is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Lynus
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