Linnea

Linnea: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Linnea

  • A female given name from Latin of Swedish origin, occasionally used since the twentieth century.

How popular is Linnea?

149U.S. babies in 2025
#745peak rank (1945)
9,944babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9,944 girls in the U.S. have been named Linnea. Its highest rank for girls was #745 in 1945. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025177 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Linnea FAQ

What does the name Linnea mean?

A female given name from Latin of Swedish origin, occasionally used since the twentieth century.

What is the origin of the name Linnea?

Linnea is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Linnea?

Since 1880, 9,944 girls in the U.S. have been named Linnea. Its highest rank for girls was #745 in 1945. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Linnea a boy or girl name?

Linnea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,944 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.