Rising since 2002, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Linlee since 1988
Babies named Linlee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Linlee is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1988, reflecting a broader trend of combining familiar name elements to create new, distinctive options. As of 2025, it ranks 7885, with about 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been on a rising trajectory since 2002, reaching a peak in 2019, which suggests it appeals to parents seeking a name that feels fresh yet approachable. Linlee is almost exclusively given to girls, aligning with its soft, lyrical sound. The name has no strong regional ties, appearing sporadically across the country without any top states.
Linlee is a modern invented name, combining elements from names such as Linda or Lynn (of Germanic or Celtic origin, meaning 'soft, tender' or 'lake') with the surname Lee (from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, reflecting a trend of creating novel compound names with familiar syllables. The name has seen modest but increasing use, particularly in the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lee
Sibling names for Linlee
Names that share Linlee's style, for a brother or sister.
