How Many People Are Named Linnea?

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

Linnea
Very Rare
Swedish

Linnea means 'linden tree' and is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 40,004 Americans bearing it today. That's around 8,249 people named Linnea living in the US, making it quite unique. The name peaked in popularity in 2015 with 177 births, showing it's still a modern choice.

~8,249
Living in US
1 in 40,004
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Linden tree
🌐
Origin
Swedish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Gentle Thoughtful Creative
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,249
Worldwide Bearers
#41,834
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
32
🇧🇷 Brazil
31
🇳🇱 Netherlands
27
🇦🇺 Australia
24
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
18
🇪🇪 Estonia
14
🇫🇷 France
13
🇮🇪 Ireland
12
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇨🇱 Chile
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,249 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
3,905
Would be under 30 (40%)
2,710
Would be 30–60 (28%)
3,178
Would be over 60 (32%)

All 9,793 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Linnea Through the Generations

Linnea has seen steady usage over recent decades, with its peak occurring in 2015 when 177 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 8,249 individuals named Linnea in the United States, reflecting a stable trend. Interestingly, the age distribution among those named Linnea is fairly even, with 40% under 30, 28% between 30 and 60, and 32% over 60, indicating that while it's a newer generation's name, it's also found among older adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,140
Illinois 941
Minnesota 917
Washington 482
Michigan 345
New York 304
Massachusetts 278
Wisconsin 159
Maryland 103
Colorado 102

✨ Similar Names to Linnea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Linnea's Swedish roots

📄 About the Name Linnea

How Many People Have the Name Linnea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,249 people in the United States currently share the name Linnea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,004 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Linnea a Common or Rare Name?

Linnea 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 Linnea Mean?

Linnea means "linden tree" and comes from Swedish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Linnea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Linnea Most Popular?

The name Linnea reached peak popularity in 2015, with 177 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 Linnea?

Approximately 8,249 people named Linnea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,793. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,004 Americans.

Is Linnea a rare name?

Linnea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,004 Americans has this name.

What does the name Linnea mean?

Linnea means "linden tree" and comes from Swedish origins.

Is Linnea more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Linnea are male and 100% are female.

When was Linnea most popular?

Linnea peaked in 2015 with 177 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 US8,249
All-Time Births9,793
1 in X1 in 40,004
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year2015
World Rank#41,834
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.