How Many People Are Named Linley?
Complete statistics for the name Linley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Linley means 'from the meadow' in Old English and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,614 people bearing this name and that's just 1 in 204,428 Americans. The majority, 79%, are under 30, making it a truly modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,696 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Linley Through the Generations
With a total of 1,696 births recorded in the United States, Linley has seen its popularity rise, particularly in 2021 when it peaked at 89 births. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but predominantly, 1,340 of them are under 30, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. As for those who've been around longer, there are 255 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and 101 over 60, showing a steady distribution across various age brackets.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Linley's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Linley
How Many People Have the Name Linley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,079 people in the United States currently share the name Linley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 307,182 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Linley a Common or Rare Name?
Linley 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 Linley Mean?
Linley means "from the meadow" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Linley in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Linley Most Popular?
The name Linley reached peak popularity in 2021, with 89 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Linley?
Approximately 1,079 people named Linley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,079. That works out to roughly 1 in 307,182 Americans.
Is Linley a rare name?
Linley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 307,182 Americans has this name.
What does the name Linley mean?
Linley means "from the meadow" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Linley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Linley are male and 99% are female.
When was Linley most popular?
Linley peaked in 2021 with 89 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.