Is Linnea a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Linnea is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Linnea?

It’s currently ranked #820 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Linnea?

lin-NAY-uh · IPA: //lɪˈneɪ.ə//

Linnea Girl

Popularity: #820 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

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.

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.

Sibling Suggestions

Lina Leah Lila Luna Lara Lydia

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, Washington, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Linnea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Linnea (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	18	24%
WA	14	18%
WI	8	11%
IL	7	9%
OR	7	9%
MN	6	8%
NC	6	8%
FL	5	7%
NY	5	7%

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