How Many People Are Named Linus?

Curious about how common the name Linus is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 5,261
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 62,726 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 5,261 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Linus.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 62,726 people has this name.

This classification places Linus in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Linus

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 62,726 people

Total Count

5,261

Rare

Gender Distribution

Male: 5,261
Female: 0

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 46

  • Young (<30) 2,805
  • Adult (30–60) 430
  • Old (>60) 2,026

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Arizona 6
  • California 384
  • Colorado 7
  • Florida 15
  • Georgia 10
  • Iowa 31
  • Illinois 89
  • Indiana 113
  • Kansas 36
  • Louisiana 42
  • Massachusetts 22
  • Maryland 10
  • Michigan 55
  • Minnesota 195
  • Missouri 52
  • North Carolina 24
  • North Dakota 5
  • Nebraska 5
  • New York 172
  • Ohio 139
  • Oregon 23
  • Pennsylvania 96
  • Texas 167
  • Utah 16
  • Virginia 37
  • Washington 75
  • Wisconsin 103
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Linus?

Approximately 5,261 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Linus, based on statistical analysis.

Is Linus a rare name?

Linus is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.