Linley
Every Linley since 1917 — 1,746 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linley
Linley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,192 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 1,746 American babies have been named Linley. Its peak came in 2021, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Linley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #3,192 | — | — |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,877 | — | — |
| 2023 | 80 | #2,301 | — | — |
| 2022 | 79 | #2,357 | — | — |
| 2021 | 89 | #2,124 | — | — |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,615 | — | — |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,069 | — | — |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,547 | — | — |
| 2017 | 77 | #2,373 | — | — |
| 2016 | 75 | #2,454 | — | — |
| 2015 | 84 | #2,252 | — | — |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,437 | — | — |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,203 | — | — |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,533 | — | — |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,977 | — | — |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,099 | — | — |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,330 | — | — |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,055 | — | — |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,822 | — | — |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,051 | — | — |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,044 | — | — |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,313 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,290 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,602 | — | — |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,835 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,680 | — | — |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,793 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,569 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,763 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,324 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,623 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,680 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linley in 2025?
Linley ranked #3,192 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linley?
1,746 babies have been named Linley in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linley most popular?
Linley peaked in 2021, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Linley a boy or girl name?
Linley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linley rising or falling?
Linley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.