Linley

Girl name

Linley has been given to 1,746 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 2021.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,746

Peak year

2021 (89 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1917

10-year trend

▼ -40%

Gender split

95% girls / 5% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Linley — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Finleyunisex

42,288 babies since 1880

Kinleygirl

20,313 babies since 1917

Linseygirl

5,365 babies since 1904

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Kaprigirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Linley?

Linley has been given to 1,746 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Linley peak?

Linley peaked in 2021, when 89 babies were given the name.

Is Linley a girl or boy name?

Linley is primarily a girl name (95% of babies named Linley are girls).

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