Linnie
Linnie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Linden tree, lime tree, or tender/soft.
Origin and history
Linnie originated as a diminutive or variant of names containing the element 'lin', such as Linda, Lindsay, or Lyndon. Historically used as a unisex name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become rare.
Popularity in the United States
712 babies in the United States have been named Linnie since 1880. It ranks #3964 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (50 %)
- TX (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 68 |
| 1920-1930 | 111 |
| 1930-1940 | 89 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 101 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Linnie saw its peak U.S. popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, used occasionally for both boys and girls.
- It developed originally as a familiar pet form for longer Germanic and English names ending or starting with 'lin'.