Linus - A very unique male name
Linus at a glance
Linus is ranked #2025 among boy baby names in 2025, with 33 births in 2025. It peaked in 1926 at #800 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.
- Rank in 2025
- #2025
- Births in 2025
- 33
- Peak year
- 1926 (#800)
- First appeared
- 1912
- Trend
- #1522 in 2020 → #2025 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 44,433 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (8 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 44,433 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Linus peaked in popularity 100 years ago in 1926 on position 800.
Famous with this name
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Linus is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Linus is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #599 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,109.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Linus is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Linus origin and meaning
Greek, via Latin and German tradition
From Greek Linos — in myth, a son of Apollo and inventor of melody; the name is also linked to Greek linon, 'flax'
Linus was a pope and saint in the early Church and a steady German and Scandinavian name. In America it carries two strong images: Linus Pauling, the two-time Nobel laureate, and Charlie Brown's blanket-carrying Linus van Pelt.
Origin uncertain
Linus is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Linus, pop culture references for the name Linus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Linus
We've found the following names that sound similar to Linus, sorted by popularity.
Lance / Lennox / Lonzo / Link / Lenox / Long / Leonce / Leng / Lonzie / Lennis /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 |
| 2024 | 1546 |
| 2023 | 1697 |
| 2022 | 1524 |
| 2021 | 1759 |
| 2020 | 1522 |
| 2019 | 1563 |
| 2018 | 1395 |
| 2017 | 1179 |
| 2016 | 1487 |
| 2015 | 1170 |
| 2014 | 1183 |
| 2013 | 1363 |
| 2012 | 1246 |
| 2011 | 1391 |
| 2010 | 1488 |
| 2009 | 1598 |
| 2008 | 1468 |
| 2007 | 1694 |
| 2006 | 2415 |
| 2005 | 2559 |
| 2004 | 1973 |
| 2003 | 2014 |
| 2002 | 3014 |
| 2001 | 2505 |
| 2000 | 2323 |
| 1999 | 1764 |
| 1997 | 3381 |
| 1996 | 3381 |
| 1995 | 2679 |
| 1980 | 2346 |
| 1965 | 1659 |
| 1958 | 1686 |
| 1948 | 1268 |
| 1947 | 1700 |
| 1943 | 1626 |
| 1942 | 1617 |
| 1941 | 1546 |
| 1940 | 1084 |
| 1939 | 1370 |
| 1938 | 1127 |
| 1937 | 1177 |
| 1936 | 1242 |
| 1935 | 1291 |
| 1934 | 1472 |
| 1933 | 1623 |
| 1932 | 1115 |
| 1930 | 1124 |
| 1929 | 1023 |
| 1928 | 1103 |
| 1927 | 1263 |
| 1926 | 800 |
| 1925 | 945 |
| 1924 | 851 |
| 1923 | 1007 |
| 1922 | 1010 |
| 1921 | 805 |
| 1920 | 871 |
| 1919 | 1155 |
| 1918 | 913 |
| 1917 | 1017 |
| 1916 | 1009 |
| 1915 | 1003 |
| 1914 | 1420 |
| 1912 | 1059 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 599 |
| Minnesota | 687 |
| Michigan | 1207 |
| Illinois | 1221 |
| California | 2109 |
Even more about Linus
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Linus a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Linus?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LY-nus · /ˈlaɪnəs/
Around the world
- Linus (German) — A long-established German form, used as-is.
- Linus (Swedish) — Also a common Swedish name.
Famous bearers
- Linus Pauling — American chemist and peace activist, winner of two Nobel Prizes (1901–1994) Historical
- Linus Torvalds — Finnish-American creator of the Linux operating system (b. 1969) Contemporary
- Linus van Pelt — Lucy's blanket-carrying brother in Charles Schulz's Peanuts (Fictional, 1952) Fictional
Style
ClassicInternational
Why parents choose it
Linus is brainy and gentle — Nobel laureates, Linux and a beloved comic-strip philosopher.
Worth knowing
- The Peanuts blanket association is strong, and Linux claims the name for tech families; both are affectionate but loud.
