Flynn name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Flynn
Story and style
Flynn is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Flynn is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank26th in 2013
Listed years15/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length5 letters
More about Flynn
Background notes
What style of name is Flynn?
Flynn feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Fletcher and Jasper: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Flynn ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Flynn is a familiar name for boys that was more common earlier in the years we cover. Its best recorded rank was 26th in 2013.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | 91st |
| 2022 | 72nd |
| 2021 | 53rd |
| 2020 | 50th |
| 2019 | 54th |
| 2018 | 55th |
| 2017 | 52nd |
| 2016 | 32nd |
| 2015 | 53rd |
| 2014 | 35th |
| 2013 | 26th |
| 2012 | 48th |
| 2011 | 43rd |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | 97th |
| 2008 | 60th |