Flynn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Flynn is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Flynn?
Flynn is spelled F-L-Y-N-N. The name has 5 letters.
Flynn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Flynn derives from the Gaelic Ó Floinn, meaning “descendant of Flann”. Flann is a personal name meaning “reddish” or “ruddy.”
- Origin
- Flynn is commonly associated with Irish origins, derived from a Gaelic family name.
- Pronunciation
- FLIN · 1 syllable
Flynn Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,133
Recorded Births15
Rank#827
Recorded Births299
- Girls usage fell 491 places to #7,133 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 92 places to #827 and recorded 56 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Flynn Mean?
Flynn derives from the Gaelic Ó Floinn, meaning “descendant of Flann”. Flann is a personal name meaning “reddish” or “ruddy.”
Origin: Flynn is commonly associated with Irish origins, derived from a Gaelic family name.
How Do You Pronounce Flynn?
PronunciationFLIN
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Flynn?
- History
- The name Flynn has historical usage as a surname in Ireland and has become used as a given name, especially in English-speaking countries.
Flynn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 15 | #7,133 |
| 2025 | Boys | 299 | #827 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 355 | #735 |
| 2023 | Girls | 25 | #5,126 |
| 2023 | Boys | 323 | #782 |
| 2022 | Girls | 26 | #5,028 |
| 2022 | Boys | 369 | #715 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12 | #8,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 418 | #654 |
| 2020 | Girls | 12 | #8,406 |
| 2020 | Boys | 398 | #659 |
| 2019 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2019 | Boys | 342 | #714 |
| 2018 | Girls | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2018 | Boys | 295 | #780 |
| 2017 | Girls | 19 | #6,287 |
| 2017 | Boys | 311 | #757 |
| 2016 | Girls | 22 | #5,796 |
| 2016 | Boys | 375 | #679 |
| 2015 | Girls | 21 | #6,036 |
| 2015 | Boys | 362 | #695 |
| 2014 | Girls | 20 | #6,207 |
| 2014 | Boys | 391 | #658 |
When Was Flynn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
418 recorded births
National rank #654
2020 · Boys
398 recorded births
National rank #659
2014 · Boys
391 recorded births
National rank #658
2016 · Boys
375 recorded births
National rank #679
Where Flynn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #234 | 5 |
| ID | #377 | 6 |
| UT | #473 | 9 |
| OR | #474 | 7 |
| WI | #484 | 10 |
| MA | #507 | 9 |
| WA | #529 | 13 |
| OK | #552 | 7 |