Gender: Female
Origin: Swedish, Scandinavian
Meaning: Derived from the Swedish word for linen or flax., Lime
Pronunciation: li-NEE-uh, /lɪˈniːə/, L IH N IY AH
Popularity Rank: #16,032
Derived from the Swedish word linne, meaning "linen" or "flax". It was first used as a given name in the 18th century, inspired by the name of the Linnaeus flower named after the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.
The name Linnea is of Swedish, Scandinavian origin and means Derived from the Swedish word for linen or flax., Lime, Linden Tree. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Linnea is commonly found in Sweden, United States of America, Finland, and 38 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: li-NEE-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /lɪˈniːə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IH N IY AH
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Linnea is recorded 2,754 times globally, ranking it as the 16,032th most common name worldwide.
Linnea is most prevalent in Sweden, with 1,536 occurrences, making it the 133th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Linnea is found among 1 in every 62 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #133 | 1 : 62 |
| United States of America | #4,903 | 1 : 3,527 |
| Finland | #505 | 1 : 349 |
| Norway | #818 | 1 : 1,171 |
| Denmark | #925 | 1 : 1,276 |
| United Kingdom | #9,766 | 1 : 10,542 |
| Canada | #8,782 | 1 : 10,498 |
| Italy | #30,783 | 1 : 49,272 |
| Germany | #11,531 | 1 : 16,668 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Linnea from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Love the name Linnea! It's soft and flowing yet strong. Unique yet similar to other names beginning with "Lin". I tend to like names that will not be used by three or more kids in a classroom.