Masculine dossier · first seen 1913
Flynn
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2021
Peak births
418
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1913Peak 20212025
Quick answers about Flynn
How many people are named Flynn?
An estimated 6,457 living Americans are named Flynn.
How rare is Flynn?
Flynn is uncommon among babies today, with 299 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 28.5% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Flynn?
The median age of a living American named Flynn is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 14 years old.
Is Flynn still popular?
Yes. Flynn is holding steady, with 299 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Flynn most common?
Flynn has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appeared 2.8× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
28.5%
2025
299
All-time
6,681
Diaspora map
Flynn spread fast — broke out in Michigan and Pennsylvania (2016) and ran high in 6 states within a decade.
Broke out: Michigan and Pennsylvania, 2016 · over-represented in 6 states over 5 years