Linnea Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Linnea is a Swedish name derived from the twinflower, symbolizing beauty and nature. It evolved from various forms, including Linnéa and Linnaea, and gained popularity in the 19th century. The name does not have biblical relevance and is currently viewed positively, associated with elegance and freshness. Notable figures include actress Linnea Quigley.
The name Linnea is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Linnea has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Linnea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1296th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1241st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1063rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1500th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1411th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1543rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1503rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Linnea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Linnea"
Pronunciation
/lɪˈneɪ.ə/
Origin
Swedish
Etymology
The name Linnea is derived from the name of the twinflower, 'Linnea borealis', which was named after the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.
Meaning
twinflower
Language Evolution
Linnea (modern Swedish), Linnéa (historical variant), Linnaea (Latinized form)
Historical Usage
The name Linnea gained popularity in Sweden in the 19th century and has since spread to other countries, particularly in Scandinavia and the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Linné, Linnéa, Linna, Linnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Linnea is perceived as a fresh and elegant name, often associated with nature and beauty.
Famous People
Linnea Quigley, American actress, Linnea Heacock, American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Linnea"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Linnea"
"Linnea" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1296th of 9107 | 633 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1241st of 9204 | 675 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1063rd of 12526 | 1,779 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1500th of 19264 | 1,088 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1411th of 27321 | 1,693 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1543rd of 35406 | 2,143 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1503rd of 30306 | 1,762 |
Regional Popularity of "Linnea" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Linnea" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.48% 729th/1416 |
77.81% 1073rd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
48.58% 751st/1546 |
68.64% 1068th/1556 |
- |
51.78% 801st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.70% 706th/2227 |
44.16% 1073rd/2430 |
- |
29.37% 815th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.67% 1077th/2937 |
55.01% 1916th/3483 |
63.02% 2217th/3518 |
34.00% 1375th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.64% 945th/3685 |
33.45% 1497th/4475 |
50.56% 2626th/5194 |
20.09% 1269th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.33% 1069th/4582 |
32.18% 1662nd/5164 |
42.34% 3096th/7313 |
16.95% 1265th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.89% 1151st/3984 |
36.75% 1649th/4487 |
44.00% 3002nd/6822 |
17.80% 1117th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Linnea"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Linnea" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.