21,803births recorded
17Countries
1Variants
2012Peak · South Australia
#87Victoria (AU) 2025
Flynn is a boy name family recorded 21,803 times in 17 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in Victoria (AU) (#87 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2012, at 359.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Flynn
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flynn | English | 7,160 | 🇺🇸 United States | #827 | 2021 | ▼ 9 % |
| Flynn | English | 6,388 | 🏴 England & Wales | #227 | 2014 | ▼ 28 % |
| Flynn | English | 2,898 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #90 | 2013 | – |
| Flynn | English | 1,959 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #87 | 2012 | – |
| Flynn | English | 821 | 🏴 Scotland | #116 | 2023 | ▲ 52 % |
| Flynn | English | 658 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | #95 | 2012 | ▼ 100 % |
Questions about Flynn
How popular is the name Flynn?
In 2025 it ranked #87 in Victoria (AU). Official registers record 21,803 births across 17 countries.
When was Flynn most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2012, at 359.3 births per 100,000.
Is Flynn a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Flynn is a boy name.