Linn

Unisex

Linn has been given to 2,294 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1956.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,294

Peak year

1956 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

37% girls / 63% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Lynnunisex

234,778 babies since 1880

Finnboy

35,380 babies since 1918

Linagirl

19,494 babies since 1880

Lianboy

5,705 babies since 1957

Linoboy

4,194 babies since 1904

Linkboy

2,689 babies since 1893

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Linn.

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2,285 babies since 1924

Sanjuanagirl

2,283 babies since 1911

Janngirl

2,281 babies since 1932

Tarigirl

2,320 babies since 1943

Gwendagirl

2,264 babies since 1921

Kellegirl

2,345 babies since 1950

Glendoragirl

2,350 babies since 1883

Thomasinegirl

2,234 babies since 1909

FAQ

How popular is the name Linn?

Linn has been given to 2,294 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Linn peak?

Linn peaked in 1956, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Linn a girl or boy name?

Linn is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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