Linville
boy nameLinville entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1629 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1629
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3348 |
| 1920s | #2848 |
| 1930s | #2650 |
| 1940s | #2241 |
| 1950s | #3012 |
| 1960s | #3256 |
| 1970s | #4375 |
| 1980s | #6250 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Linville are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Linville alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Linville in 2025?
- Linville is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Linville most popular?
- Linville peaked in 1942, reaching #1629 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Linville with classmates?
- Linville will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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