Linville

Boy name

Linville has been given to 407 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 1942.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

Hover or tap the chart to read any year.

Total babies

407

Peak year

1942 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1916

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

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

411 babies since 1917

413 babies since 1916

418 babies since 1922

421 babies since 1912

425 babies since 1936

389 babies since 1927

437 babies since 1888

374 babies since 1918

How popular is the name Linville?

Linville has been given to 407 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Linville peak?

Linville peaked in 1942, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Linville a girl or boy name?

Linville is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Linville are boys).

Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.