Linn
girl nameLinn entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #1506 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1930–2025
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rank today
#1506
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4035 |
| 1940s | #2584 |
| 1950s | #1963 |
| 1960s | #3002 |
| 1970s | #6264 |
| 1980s | #8263 |
| 1990s | #12162 |
| 2000s | #16123 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Linn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Linn alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Linn in 2025?
- Linn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Linn most popular?
- Linn peaked in 1956, reaching #1506 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Linn with classmates?
- Linn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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