Linette
In modern use a spelling variant of Lynette, though it is also identical with a rare French name, diminutive of Line, from Caroline, Pauline and other female names…
Every Linette since 1925 — 4,285 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linette
Linette is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,215 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 4,285 American babies have been named Linette. Its peak came in 1970, when 156 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Linette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,215 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,749 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,823 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,003 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,792 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,001 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,251 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,289 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,830 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,565 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,887 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,937 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,028 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,146 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,924 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,815 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,978 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,176 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,348 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,780 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,054 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,634 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,856 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,286 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,942 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,955 |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,453 |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,274 |
| 1980 | 47 | #2,170 |
| 1975 | 97 | #1,198 |
| 1970 | 156 | #863 |
| 1965 | 120 | #929 |
| 1960 | 68 | #1,346 |
| 1955 | 59 | #1,315 |
| 1950 | 45 | #1,371 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,544 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,501 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,720 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Linette mean?
In modern use a spelling variant of Lynette, though it is also identical with a rare French name, diminutive of Line, from Caroline, Pauline and other female names ending in -line.
How popular is the name Linette in 2025?
Linette ranked #14,215 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linette?
4,285 babies have been named Linette in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linette most popular?
Linette peaked in 1970, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Linette a boy or girl name?
Linette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linette rising or falling?
Linette is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.