How Many People Are Named Linnie?

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

Linnie
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Linnie is a very rare female name, with only 1,889 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 174,688 Americans. This classic name peaked in popularity back in 1921, and now most Linnies are over 60 years old.

~1,889
Living in US
1 in 174,688
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lina
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Classic Strong Resilient Determined
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,889
Worldwide Bearers
#91,353
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
13
🇨🇦 Canada
11
🇸🇪 Sweden
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
7
🇮🇳 India
3
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3
🇳🇴 Norway
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇰🇪 Kenya
2
🇨🇳 China
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
285 (15%)
♀ Female
1,604 (85%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
130
Would be under 30 (2%)
368
Would be 30–60 (4%)
8,156
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 8,654 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
5
International
5

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

📜 Linnie Through the Generations

Linnie has been a name that has seen its ups and downs through the decades. With a total of 8,654 births recorded since the beginning of tracking, it's clear that Linnie was once a popular choice, especially in 1921 when there were 191 births. However, the name has since become much rarer, with the majority of those named Linnie being over 60 years old. The current trend shows a slight rise, indicating that perhaps this old-school name is making a comeback among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 671
Mississippi 487
Alabama 411
Tennessee 408
Georgia 298
Arkansas 285
Kentucky 174
North Carolina 162
Louisiana 128
Oklahoma 126

✨ Similar Names to Linnie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Linnie's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Linnie

How Many People Have the Name Linnie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,889 people in the United States currently share the name Linnie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 174,688 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Linnie a Common or Rare Name?

Linnie 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 Linnie Mean?

Linnie means "creative variant of Lina" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Linnie in SSA data, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

When Was Linnie Most Popular?

The name Linnie reached peak popularity in 1921, with 191 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 Linnie?

Approximately 1,889 people named Linnie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,654. That works out to roughly 1 in 174,688 Americans.

Is Linnie a rare name?

Linnie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 174,688 Americans has this name.

What does the name Linnie mean?

Linnie means "creative variant of Lina" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Linnie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 15% of people named Linnie are male and 85% are female.

When was Linnie most popular?

Linnie peaked in 1921 with 191 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.

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 US1,889
All-Time Births8,654
1 in X1 in 174,688
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1921
World Rank#91,353
Male %15%
Female %85%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.