Lynard is an uncommon given name of uncertain origin, believed to have been coined by American musician Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band's founder and lead vocalist, Ronnie Van Zant, named his younger brother 'Lynard' after his middle name Leonard, with the 'y' replacing the 'e'. The name was later popularized through association with the band and its members.
"Lynard experienced peak popularity between 1947 and 1983, with a notable spike in 1983 when 10 babies were named Lynard."