Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Linnaea since 1966
Babies named Linnaea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Linnaea is a rare botanical-inspired name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1966, the earliest year it was recorded. In 2023, approximately 1 in 107,151 newborn girls received the name, placing it at rank 7,133. The name saw its highest usage in 2018, and its trajectory has remained stable, reflecting a small but consistent group of parents drawn to its natural, elegant sound. Unlike some nature names that have surged in popularity, Linnaea has stayed quietly in the background, with no top states showing significant clustering. Its connection to the twinflower and the legacy of Carl Linnaeus gives it a scholarly, horticultural flair.
Linnaea is a modern coinage from the 20th century, derived from the surname Linné, the Latinized name of the Swedish botanist Carl von Linné (Carl Linnaeus). The twinflower, Linnaea borealis, was named in his honor. The name was first recorded in the United States in 1966 and gained modest usage, particularly in the 2010s.
Sibling names for Linnaea
Names that share Linnaea's style, for a brother or sister.
