How Many People Are Named Linette?
Complete statistics for the name Linette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Linette is a very rare female name, with only 3,903 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 84,547 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1970 with 156 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 4,278 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Linette Through the Generations
Linette has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1970, reflecting a shift away from the classic names of the mid-20th century. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 51% of those named Linette being between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that while the name remains cherished by its bearers, it's less likely to be chosen by younger parents, contributing to its status as a name between classic and modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Linette's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Linette
How Many People Have the Name Linette?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,903 people in the United States currently share the name Linette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 84,547 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Linette a Common or Rare Name?
Linette 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 Linette Mean?
Linette means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Linette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Linette Most Popular?
The name Linette reached peak popularity in 1970, with 156 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Linette?
Approximately 3,903 people named Linette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,278. That works out to roughly 1 in 84,547 Americans.
Is Linette a rare name?
Linette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 84,547 Americans has this name.
What does the name Linette mean?
Linette means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Linette more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Linette are male and 100% are female.
When was Linette most popular?
Linette peaked in 1970 with 156 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.