Holding steady.
Popularity of Linnell since 1911
Babies named Linnell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Linnell's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 29 | 17 |
| 1950s | 40 | 18 |
| 1960s | 0 | 13 |
| 1970s | 7 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Linnell is a name of uncertain origin that appeared in U.S. birth records starting in 1911, its peak year, with a handful of registrations. Since then it has remained extremely rare, never ranking in the top 1000 and effectively disappearing from common use. Its trajectory is stable, with no notable revival in any recent decade. The name likely originated as a creative spelling variant of Lynell or Lynelle, fashionable in the early 20th century. Despite its obscurity, Linnell carries a soft, melodic quality that fits with other vintage -ell names. It has no strong association with any one region, as no top states are recorded due to its rarity. For those seeking a nearly unique name with a gentle sound, Linnell offers a distinct choice.
Linnell appears to be a modern English coinage, likely formed by combining the popular suffix -ell with the name Lin or Lynn. It emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1911, and has seen sporadic use since, primarily as a feminine name though with some unisex application.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Nell
Sibling names for Linnell
Names that share Linnell's style, for a brother or sister.
