How Many People Are Named Linell?

Complete statistics for the name Linell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Linell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Linell is a rare name, originating from a blend of creative influences, with only 336 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 981,259 Americans. The majority of those named Linell are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~123
Living in US
1 in 2,694,710
Americans
1952
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

968
Worldwide Bearers
#259,154
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
811
🇵🇭 Philippines
63
🇿🇦 South Africa
42
🇨🇦 Canada
9
🇯🇲 Jamaica
8
🇧🇲 Bermuda
4
🇬🇾 Guyana
4
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
3
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
3
🇬🇧 England
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
114 (34%)
♀ Female
222 (66%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
141
Would be 30–60 (31%)
311
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 452 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1952

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Linell Through the Generations

Linell has seen its peak popularity in 1952 with 50 births, but since then, it's maintained a stable presence, though it's definitely a name that's more popular among the older generation. With 311 of the 336 living Linells being over 60, it's clear that the name has a strong association with the baby boomer era, and it's unlikely to see a resurgence anytime soon.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

✨ Similar Names to Linell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Linell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Linell

How Many People Have the Name Linell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 123 people in the United States currently share the name Linell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,694,710 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Linell a Common or Rare Name?

Linell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Linell Mean?

Linell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Linell in SSA data, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

When Was Linell Most Popular?

The name Linell reached peak popularity in 1952, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Linell?

Approximately 123 people named Linell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 123. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,694,710 Americans.

Is Linell a rare name?

Linell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,694,710 Americans has this name.

What does the name Linell mean?

Linell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Linell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 34% of people named Linell are male and 66% are female.

When was Linell most popular?

Linell peaked in 1952 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US123
All-Time Births123
1 in X1 in 2,694,710
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1952
World Rank#259,154
Male %34%
Female %66%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.