Linn
Every Linn since 1882 — 2,294 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linn
Linn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1882, 2,294 American babies have been named Linn — about 63% boys and 37% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1956, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Linn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linn 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 |
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| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,073 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,277 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,259 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,862 | 7 | #5,513 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,017 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,611 | 7 | #4,603 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,386 | 14 | #2,584 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,792 | 11 | #2,560 |
| 1960 | 32 | #2,033 | 43 | #1,201 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,785 | 32 | #1,358 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,979 | 35 | #1,227 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,296 | 41 | #1,003 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,739 | 29 | #1,269 |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,482 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,939 | 17 | #1,868 |
| 1925 | — | — | 14 | #2,272 |
| 1920 | — | — | 11 | #2,695 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,387 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Linn
- Linn Ullmann Writer · b. 1966
- Linn Jørum Sulland Handball player · b. 1984
- Linn Persson Athlete · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linn in 2025?
Linn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Linn?
2,294 babies have been named Linn in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linn most popular?
Linn peaked in 1956, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Linn a boy or girl name?
Linn is used for both: about 37% of babies named Linn have been girls and 63% boys.
Is the name Linn rising or falling?
Linn has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Linn?
Well-known people named Linn include Linn Ullmann (writer), Linn Jørum Sulland (handball player), Linn Persson (athlete).