Linnea
Girl name · #1444 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Linnea? In official American birth records, Linnea has been tracked continuously since 1894, giving it 131 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 149 baby girls were named Linnea, placing it at #1444 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1337, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,081 girls born in 2025 was named Linnea.
Babies named Linnea per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 131-year story
Linnea first appears in the Social Security records in 1894, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 177 girls were named Linnea — good for #1337 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Linnea against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Linnea in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Linnea is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Linnea will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Linnea is most common
Geography matters for names, and Linnea is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Linnea is most common in MN (0.7 per 1,000), WA (0.3 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Linnea is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Linnea
Statistically, parents drawn to Linnea tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lidia, Ayesha, Lianna, Laina, and Leana.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Linnea | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | #1443 |
| 2024 | 131 | #1598 |
| 2023 | 150 | #1465 |
| 2022 | 136 | #1560 |
| 2021 | 135 | #1554 |
| 2020 | 125 | #1649 |
| 2019 | 126 | #1668 |
| 2018 | 154 | #1435 |
| 2017 | 154 | #1460 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1446 |
| 2015 | 177 | #1337 |
| 2014 | 157 | #1446 |
| 2013 | 161 | #1413 |
| 2012 | 147 | #1510 |
| 2011 | 130 | #1646 |
| 2010 | 147 | #1521 |
| 2009 | 140 | #1602 |
| 2008 | 149 | #1547 |
| 2007 | 143 | #1579 |
| 2006 | 160 | #1415 |
| 2005 | 137 | #1513 |
| 2004 | 130 | #1533 |
| 2003 | 143 | #1390 |
| 2002 | 126 | #1500 |
| 2001 | 106 | #1700 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Linnea?
In official American birth records, the name Linnea first appeared in 1894 (over 131 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Linnea a popular girl name?
Linnea ranked #1444 among girls in 2025 with 149 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1337.
When was the name Linnea most popular?
Linnea peaked in 2015, when 177 American girls received the name (ranked #1337 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Linnea?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,081 newborn American girls was named Linnea. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.