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Lynx
♂ Boy
Pronounced LINKS /lɪŋks/High
Meaning: lynx wildcat, the bright oneHigh
In 30 seconds: Lynx is an English nature name meaning the lynx wildcat, an animal known for its keen eyesight. A bold one-syllable name evoking the stealthy power and sharp vision of this wild predator.
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Meaninglynx wildcat, the bright one
U.S. rank (2025)#2823 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births45 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 408
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Lynx is the English name of the wild cat, from Greek lynx (λύγξ). As a given name it belongs to the modern trend of fierce animal names.
Lynx has appeared in US birth records as a bold, unusual animal name for boys.
Did you know? The lynx was so famous for its exceptional eyesight in ancient times that lynx-eyed became an expression meaning extremely sharp-sighted — making Lynx a name that literally means seeing clearly.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name: Lynx — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
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Nicknames
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What does Lynx mean?
Lynx means lynx wildcat, the bright one.
How do you pronounce Lynx?
Lynx is pronounced LINKS (/lɪŋks/), with 1 syllable.
Is Lynx a boy's name?
Yes, Lynx is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lynx?
Animal name; Greek lynx meaning well established.