Flynn
5 countries#827 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Flynn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,160 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #827 · peaked in 2021 with 430 births
Most common in: California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,547 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #128 · peaked in 2014 with 484 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,482 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #227 · peaked in 2014 with 418 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
827 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #116 · peaked in 2013 with 54 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
238 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #175 · peaked in 2015 with 18 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
68 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 2019 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Flynn’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2126 | — |
| 2007 | #2117 | ↑9 |
| 2008 | #1861 | ↑256 |
| 2009 | #1825 | ↑36 |
| 2010 | #1806 | ↑19 |
| 2011 | #937 | ↑869 |
| 2012 | #701 | ↑236 |
| 2013 | #667 | ↑34 |
| 2014 | #658 | ↑9 |
| 2015 | #695 | ↓37 |
| 2016 | #679 | ↑16 |
| 2017 | #757 | ↓78 |
| 2018 | #780 | ↓23 |
| 2019 | #714 | ↑66 |
| 2020 | #659 | ↑55 |
| 2021 | #654 | ↑5 |
| 2022 | #715 | ↓61 |
| 2023 | #782 | ↓67 |
| 2024 | #735 | ↑47 |
| 2025 | #827 | ↓92 |
Frequently asked questions about Flynn
Is Flynn a popular name?
Yes — Flynn currently ranks #827 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Flynn more common for boys or girls?
Flynn is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Flynn most popular?
Flynn peaked in 2021 in United States, with 430 recorded births that year.
Is Flynn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Flynn’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2821 in 1913 to #827 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Flynn?
At least 13,775 babies have been recorded with the name Flynn across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Flynn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Flynn appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Flynn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Flynn include Yisroel, Drake, Bjorn, Ignacio.
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Ranked directly next to Flynn in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.