Linette

Linette is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 girls in the United States.

Linette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Linette

Linette belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Linette first appears in Social Security records in 1925. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #863 in 1970, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 4,278 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Linette in US records

First recorded (US)
1925
Best US rank
#863 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Babies named Linette in 2024
9
Total since 1880
4,278

Linette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#5201 in 2007
Babies named Linette in 2007
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Linette mean?

The meaning of Linette is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Linette a boy or girl name?

Linette is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Linette?

Linette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Linette?

Linette first appears in US records in 1925. Its best-ever ranking was #863 in 1970, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].