Linus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
A Greek name meaning 'flax' or 'flaxen-haired'.
Meaning of the Name Linus
Linus is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Linos, which is associated with Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Linus was a son of Apollo and a gifted musician. The name Linus is also associated with Saint Linus, the second Pope of Rome. The name is often regarded as meaning 'flax' or 'flaxen-haired'.
Popularity of the Name Linus
The popularity for the name Linus peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 166 births, which ranked number 2,527 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Linus had the most male births in 2017 with 166, which ranked number 1,141 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Linus has declined over the last ten years from 141 births to 125 births, a decline of -11.35%. Among males, Linus has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 141 births to 125 births, a decline of -11.35%.
Nationwide Popularity of Linus
- 20 Year Trend of Linus: 204.88%
- 10 Year Trend of Linus: -11.35%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Linus: -11.35%
Popularity of Linus by State
For males, Linus was most popular in Northeastern states with 24 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in PA, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Linus. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 11 | 728 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Linus
- Total Births of Linus: 124 (-1.20%)
- Male Births of Linus: 124 (-1.20%)
Given the downward trend of Linus over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.20% decrease in total births, for a total of 124 births in 2024. Male births for Linus have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 124 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.20%.