Unisex · #10,411 in 2026

Linell

Current Rank
#10,411
Peak Rank
#1,505 (1952)
Total Babies
293
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,505 (293 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,679 (159 total)
👧As Girl Name
1922
First Year
1981
Last Year
1952
Peak Year
#1505
Peak Rank
293
Total Count
28
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1919
First Year
1990
Last Year
1952
Peak Year
#2679
Peak Rank
159
Total Count
26
Years Active

The Story of Linell

As a girl name

Linell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1922, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 41 Linells were born — ranking #1,505 that year. As of 2026, Linell ranks #10,411 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 293 Linells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Linell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 9 Linells were born — ranking #2,679 that year. As of 2026, Linell ranks #8,115 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 159 Linells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Linell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Linell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Linell

What does the name Linell mean?
Linell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Linell in 2026?
In 2026, Linell ranks #10,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Linell most popular?
Linell reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #1,505 that year with 41 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Linell most popular?
Linell has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Linell.
Is Linell a unisex name?
Yes — Linell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 65% of Linells assigned female and 35% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Linell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Linell include Loretha, Rosalene, Gerianne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Linell

Linell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 293 births in the dataset. Linell's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #1,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Linell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.