Linnea
Linnea is a girls' name of Norse origin meaning “twinflower, named after Linnaeus.” Named after the linnaea borealis (twinflower), which botanist Carl Linnaeus named after himself.
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how do you pronounce Linnea?
li-NAY-uh
where does the name Linnea come from?
A flower name coined in the eighteenth century for the twinflower, named after the Swedish botanist Carl von Linné (1707-1778), whose family name Linnaeus came from the Swedish word for the linden tree.
The name has long been popular in Scandinavia and carries a delicate botanical elegance.
how popular is this name?
Linnea has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 20 years since 1903, and fell outside it for 33. It peaked at #741 in 1945, and ranked #984 in 1955.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1955 | #984 |
| 1954 | #945 |
| 1953 | #906 |
| 1952 | #906 |
| 1951 | #840 |
| 1950 | #850 |
| 1949 | #858 |
| 1948 | #863 |
| 1947 | #885 |
| 1946 | #802 |
| 1945 | #741 |
| 1903 | #969 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Linnea fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Linnea
Linnea is first recorded as a Swedish given name in 1842, spelled Linnaea.
who are famous people named Linnea?
- Linnea Quigley (actress)
- Linnea Berthelsen (actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Linnea?
Variants around the world
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what names go well with Linnea?
Sibling names that share Linnea's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Linnea
What does the name Linnea mean?
Linnea means “twinflower, named after Linnaeus”.
What is the origin of the name Linnea?
Linnea comes from the Norse naming tradition. Related forms include Linnaea.
How popular is the name Linnea?
Linnea ranked #984 in the US in 1955, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1945, at #741, and it has spent 20 years in the top 1,000 since 1903.
Is Linnea a boy or girl name?
Linnea is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Linnea?
Linnea is pronounced li-NAY-uh, with 3 syllables.
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