Declining since 2010, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Lynnea since 1938
Babies named Lynnea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 125 |
| 1950s | 156 |
| 1960s | 161 |
| 1970s | 185 |
| 1980s | 252 |
| 1990s | 254 |
| 2000s | 268 |
| 2010s | 245 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Lynnea is a modern spelling variant of Linnea, a name deeply rooted in botanical history. First recorded in 1938 in the United States, it saw a late peak in popularity in 2011, reflecting the broader trend of nature-inspired names. By 2025, its rank had fallen to 9457th place, with an incidence of roughly 1 in 160,727 girls, consistent with a declining trajectory since 2010. While top states were not recorded for this name, Lynnea remains a distinct choice for parents drawn to the original Linnea but seeking a more phonetic spelling.
Lynnea is a modern English respelling of Linnea, which in turn comes from the Swedish surname Linné, honoring the 18th-century botanist Carl Linnaeus. The name Linnea was coined by Linnaeus himself, derived from the Latinized form of his name, and he named the twinflower after himself. The name gained popularity in Sweden in the 19th century and spread to English-speaking countries in the 20th, with various spellings such as Lynnea and Linnea.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyn, Lynnie, Nea
Sibling names for Lynnea
Names that share Lynnea's style, for a brother or sister.
