Flynn
Boy name · #827 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Flynn? In official American birth records, Flynn has been tracked continuously since 1913, giving it 112 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 299 baby boys were named Flynn, placing it at #827 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #695, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,020 boys born in 2025 was named Flynn.
The 112-year story
Flynn first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 418 boys were named Flynn — good for #654 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Flynn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Flynn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Flynn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Flynn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Flynn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Flynn is most common
Geography matters for names, and Flynn is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Flynn is most common in WI (0.4 per 1,000), WA (0.4 per 1,000), MI (0.3 per 1,000), IN (0.3 per 1,000), OH (0.3 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Flynn is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Flynn
Statistically, parents drawn to Flynn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Fynn, Wynn, Axton, Rayden, and Kylen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Flynn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 299 | #827 |
| 2024 | 355 | #735 |
| 2023 | 323 | #782 |
| 2022 | 369 | #715 |
| 2021 | 418 | #654 |
| 2020 | 398 | #659 |
| 2019 | 342 | #714 |
| 2018 | 295 | #780 |
| 2017 | 311 | #757 |
| 2016 | 375 | #679 |
| 2015 | 362 | #695 |
| 2014 | 391 | #658 |
| 2013 | 362 | #667 |
| 2012 | 339 | #701 |
| 2011 | 212 | #937 |
| 2010 | 81 | #1806 |
| 2009 | 81 | #1825 |
| 2008 | 78 | #1861 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2117 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2126 |
| 2005 | 66 | #1922 |
| 2004 | 71 | #1763 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1815 |
| 2002 | 46 | #2249 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2562 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Flynn?
In official American birth records, the name Flynn first appeared in 1913 (over 112 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 112 years.
Is Flynn a popular boy name?
Flynn ranked #827 among boys in 2025 with 299 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #695.
When was the name Flynn most popular?
Flynn peaked in 2021, when 418 American boys received the name (ranked #654 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Flynn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,020 newborn American boys was named Flynn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.