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Lynx

Lynx ranks #2,044 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 5 places, 11 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #314 for cats.
Lynx's popularity trend

Lynx's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.002%0.004%0.006%200720102013202120242025
Dogs in our data
11
across 5 places
Popularity rank
#2,044
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
—
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Lynx mean?
/lɪŋks/1 syllable

Lynx is also an everyday word (noun): “Any of several medium-sized wild cats of the genus Lynx”.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Lynx shows up

Lynx's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Lynx

LynnLynneJynx