Linnea
Linnea is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Lime tree, twinflower, or linden tree.
Origin and history
Linnea is a feminine name of Swedish origin derived from the twinflower plant, named in honor of the famous botanist Carl Linnaeus. The name has steady, moderate usage in the United States, appealing to parents drawn to understated botanical choices. It carries a classical Scandinavian elegance while remaining easy to pronounce in modern English.
Popularity in the United States
9,944 babies in the United States have been named Linnea since 1880. It ranks #1651 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1316.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- IL (17.1 %)
- MN (17 %)
- WA (9 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 116 |
| 1910-1920 | 360 |
| 1920-1930 | 198 |
| 1930-1940 | 232 |
| 1940-1950 | 822 |
| 1950-1960 | 990 |
| 1960-1970 | 682 |
| 1970-1980 | 700 |
| 1980-1990 | 937 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,199 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,358 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,512 |
| 2020-2029 | 826 |
Famous people named Linnea
- Linnea Quigley: Actress, Producer
- Linnea Eleanor Berthelsen: Actress
Nicknames
Linn, Nea, Linny
Fun facts
- The name derives from the twinflower genus Linnaea, which was named after Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy.
- The twinflower (Linnaea borealis) is the official provincial flower of Småland, Sweden.