Lyne
Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lyne: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1978.
A name of Scottish origin, Lyne derives from the Gaelic *linne*, meaning ‘pool’ or ‘waterfall’, and is closely linked to the landscape of the Scottish Borders. It also appears as a variant of Lynn, which can trace its roots to the Welsh word for lake. As a place name, Lyne gives its title to a small village near Peebles and to the Lyne Water river that flows through the region. While not widely used as a first name in modern Scotland, Lyne has occasionally appeared as a given name since the late 20th century. A notable variant is the more common Lynn, which enjoyed greater popularity, particularly in the mid-1900s, and shares the same watery, tranquil meaning.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19785 babies
- Latest (1980)
- #5393 babies
- Total births
- 11since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y