girl's name
Lynessa
lih-NES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 95
Lynessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1993, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lynessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lynessa?
In 2015, Lynessa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lynessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lynessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lynessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lynessa
- English lih-NES-uh
Sibling Names for Lynessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lynessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lynessa
How popular is the name Lynessa?
In 2015, Lynessa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lynessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Lynessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lynessa?
Lynessa has 3 syllables.
When was Lynessa most popular?
Lynessa peaked in 1993, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.