Lynnea Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlin-AY-uh / /lɪˈneɪ.ə/English; Scandinavian
Meaning
English: Variant of Linnea; Scandinavian: Derived from the twinflower.
Historical & Cultural Background
Lynnea is often considered a modern name that combines elements from the name Linnea, which is derived from the twinflower, a symbol of beauty in Scandinavian culture. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of creating feminine names that evoke nature and floral imagery.
Trend Summary
Lynnea has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Linnea
International Variants
- Linnea (Swedish)
- Linnéa (Norwegian)
Famous people named Lynnea
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Fictional characters named Lynnea
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lynnea was first seen in the United States in 1938. Lynnea has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Maryland, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Lynnea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lynnea (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 35 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 16 |