Flynn
Boy name · #827 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Flynn in class?
Flynn scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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. In 2025 the states with the most Flynns were CA (21), TX (18), NY (15), OH (15), MI (14). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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 Axton, Rayden, Kylen, Imran, and Casen.
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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
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. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.