Linnie
Linnie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Tender, soft, or lime tree; often used as a pet form of Linda, Caroline, or Melinda.
Origin and history
Linnie originated as a diminutive for names ending in -lina or starting with Lin-, such as Linda, Melinda, or Caroline. It was widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it remains a rare vintage choice for parents seeking a soft, traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
7,997 babies in the United States have been named Linnie since 1880. It ranks #1872 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2021.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.3 %)
- MS (14.1 %)
- AL (11.9 %)
- TN (11.8 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 696 |
| 1890-1900 | 875 |
| 1900-1910 | 924 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,399 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,388 |
| 1930-1940 | 918 |
| 1940-1950 | 719 |
| 1950-1960 | 488 |
| 1960-1970 | 240 |
| 1970-1980 | 128 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 15 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 80 |
Famous people named Linnie
- Linnie Marsh Wolfe: Author, Biographer
Fun facts
- Linnie was most popular in the U.S. during the 1880s and 1890s, frequently appearing in top 500 naming charts of that era.
- It developed as a sweet pet name before gaining independent usage on official birth records.