Linnea

Linnea 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 130 girls in the United States.

Linnea at a glance

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

About the name Linnea

Linnea 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, Linnea first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #745 in 1945, and in 2024 130 babies received the name — 9,793 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Linnea in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#745 in 1945
Peak year
2015
Babies named Linnea in 2024
130
Total since 1880
9,793

Linnea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2084 in 2005
Babies named Linnea in 2025
8
Total since 1996
175

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Linnea mean?

The meaning of Linnea 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 Linnea a boy or girl name?

Linnea is a girl name. In 2024, 130 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Linnea?

Linnea comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Linnea?

Linnea first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #745 in 1945, and 130 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].