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Lynwood

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Pronounced LIN-wood /ˈlɪn.wʊd/Medium

Meaning: Lynwood is an English place and surname name meaning a wood by a pool or 'Lynn's wood,' from Old English elements for water and woodland.Low

In 30 seconds: A leafy surname-name: Lynwood means 'wood by the pool' (said 'LIN-wood'). Green, sturdy, and vintage.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningLynwood is an English place and surname name meaning a wood by a pool or 'Lynn's wood,' from Old English elements for water and woodland.
U.S. rank (2022)#13573 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1935
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193518982022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lynwood is an English place name, a wood by a pool ('Lynn's wood'). It saw its steadiest boys' use near 1935 before fading (said 'LIN-wood').

It became uncommon after mid-century. Woodsy, solid, and old-fashioned.

Did you know? Lynwood was most common around 1935, part of the early-century fashion for -wood surname names on boys.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Lynwood — English place/surname; 'pool wood'

Variations

LinwoodElwoodLynwood

Nicknames

LynWoody

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lynwood mean?

Lynwood is an English place name meaning a wood by a pool, or 'Lynn's wood.'

How do you pronounce Lynwood?

It's said LIN-wood /ˈlɪn.wʊd/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Lynwood a boy or girl name?

Lynwood is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lynwood?

Lynwood was a modest boys' pick in the early twentieth century, cresting in the mid-nineteen-thirties, and is rare today.

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