Linnea Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlin-NAY-uh / /lɪˈneɪ.ə/Swedish; Latin
Meaning
Swedish: lime tree; Latin: flower
Historical & Cultural Background
Linnea is derived from the name of the twinflower, Linnaea borealis, which is named after the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. The name has been popular in Sweden since the 19th century and has gained recognition in other countries. It is often associated with nature and beauty due to its botanical roots.
Trend Summary
Linnea has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Linny
- Linn
International Variants
- Linnea (Swedish)
- Linée (French)
Famous people named Linnea
Linnea Quigley is an American actress known for her roles in horror films.
Linnea Johansson is a Swedish professional footballer who has played for the national team.
Linnea McClain is an American artist recognized for her contemporary paintings.
Linnea Hult is a Swedish singer-songwriter known for her contributions to pop music.
Fictional characters named Linnea
Linnea is a character in the book 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, known for her friendship with Mary Lennox.
Linnea is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', serving as a student in Ms. Frizzle's class.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Linnea was first seen in the United States in 1894. Linnea has ranked as high as #1217 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Linnea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Linnea (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 18 | |
WA | 14 | |
WI | 8 | |
IL | 7 | |
OR | 7 | |
MN | 6 | |
NC | 6 | |
FL | 5 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1894 | 5 |
1898 | 7 |
1900 | 8 |
1901 | 10 |
1902 | 9 |
1903 | 13 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 12 |
1906 | 10 |
1907 | 11 |
1908 | 12 |
1909 | 17 |
1910 | 15 |
1911 | 16 |
1912 | 35 |
1913 | 42 |
1914 | 28 |
1915 | 39 |
1916 | 47 |
1917 | 43 |
1918 | 53 |
1919 | 42 |
1920 | 24 |
1921 | 25 |
1922 | 9 |
1923 | 24 |
1924 | 25 |
1925 | 16 |
1926 | 19 |
1927 | 23 |
1928 | 16 |
1929 | 17 |
1930 | 13 |
1931 | 20 |
1932 | 19 |
1933 | 25 |
1934 | 17 |
1935 | 27 |
1936 | 20 |
1937 | 21 |
1938 | 33 |
1939 | 37 |
1940 | 46 |
1941 | 44 |
1942 | 63 |
1943 | 86 |
1944 | 70 |
1945 | 101 |
1946 | 106 |
1947 | 99 |
1948 | 102 |
1949 | 105 |
1950 | 108 |
1951 | 113 |
1952 | 104 |
1953 | 107 |
1954 | 104 |
1955 | 103 |
1956 | 96 |
1957 | 93 |
1958 | 80 |
1959 | 82 |
1960 | 75 |
1961 | 74 |
1962 | 81 |
1963 | 69 |
1964 | 78 |
1965 | 71 |
1966 | 64 |
1967 | 52 |
1968 | 56 |
1969 | 62 |
1970 | 61 |
1971 | 78 |
1972 | 47 |
1973 | 60 |
1974 | 50 |
1975 | 80 |
1976 | 73 |
1977 | 74 |
1978 | 87 |
1979 | 90 |
1980 | 83 |
1981 | 115 |
1982 | 111 |
1983 | 91 |
1984 | 80 |
1985 | 86 |
1986 | 99 |
1987 | 83 |
1988 | 98 |
1989 | 92 |
1990 | 115 |
1991 | 123 |
1992 | 126 |
1993 | 118 |
1994 | 121 |
1995 | 112 |
1996 | 123 |
1997 | 117 |
1998 | 127 |
1999 | 117 |
2000 | 124 |
2001 | 106 |
2002 | 126 |
2003 | 143 |
2004 | 130 |
2005 | 137 |
2006 | 160 |
2007 | 143 |
2008 | 149 |
2009 | 140 |
2010 | 147 |
2011 | 130 |
2012 | 147 |
2013 | 161 |
2014 | 157 |
2015 | 177 |
2016 | 159 |
2017 | 154 |
2018 | 154 |
2019 | 126 |
2020 | 124 |
2021 | 134 |
2022 | 136 |
2023 | 150 |
2024 | 130 |