Linnie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Linnie is an English name derived as a diminutive from names like Linda or Lynne, meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'. It evolved through forms such as Linda and Lynne, gaining popularity in the 20th century. The name conveys traits of charm and warmth, with no biblical relevance.
The name Linnie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Linnie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Linnie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2386th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2385th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2396th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4387th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12845th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 497th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 771st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1513th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4194th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11577th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21694th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11212th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Linnie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Linnie"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪni/
Origin
English
Etymology
Linnie is derived as a diminutive of names such as Linda or Lynne, which are of uncertain origin but are often associated with the Spanish word 'linda' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'.
Meaning
pretty, beautiful
Language Evolution
Linda, Lynne, Linnie
Historical Usage
Linnie gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine given name, often used as a nickname or affectionate form of longer names.
Variants & Derivatives
Linda, Lynne, Linnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Linnie is perceived as a charming and endearing name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Linnie M. McAdoo, American artist, Linnie Marsh Wolfe, American author and historian
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Linnie"
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 "Linnie"
"Linnie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2386th of 7545 | 187 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2385th of 6773 | 184 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2396th of 7552 | 219 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4387th of 10718 | 89 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12845th of 16616 | 15 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 497th of 9107 | 3,387 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 771st of 9204 | 1,587 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1513th of 12526 | 896 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4194th of 19264 | 226 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11577th of 27321 | 73 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21694th of 35406 | 32 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11212th of 30306 | 98 |
Regional Popularity of "Linnie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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96.75% 2289th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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95.07% 2237th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Linnie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
61.44% 870th/1416 |
85.64% 1181st/1379 |
14.84% 351st/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
84.73% 1310th/1546 |
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21.16% 498th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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38.49% 1098th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Linnie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Linnie" 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.