Linette
Linette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Flax, nymph, or idol.
Origin and history
Linette is a feminine name of French origin, derived as a diminutive of names ending in -line, such as Caroline or Jacqueline, or related to the Welsh name Lynette meaning 'idol' or 'nymph'. It enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and remains a rare, delicate choice today. Modern usage is uncommon but recognized as a vintage French-styled name.
Popularity in the United States
4,285 babies in the United States have been named Linette since 1880. It ranks #2688 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2043.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30 %)
- NY (23.2 %)
- PA (9.2 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 147 |
| 1950-1960 | 620 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,077 |
| 1970-1980 | 956 |
| 1980-1990 | 464 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 362 |
| 2010-2019 | 178 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Nicknames
Lynn, Netty, Line
Fun facts
- Linette is a variant of Lynette, a character in Arthurian legend who serves as a damsel seeking assistance for her sister.
- The suffix '-ette' was historically used in French to form affectionate diminutives of longer traditional names.