Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: The name Linus means 'flax' and is of Greek origin. In mythology
Pronunciation: LI-nuhs, /ˈlaɪnəs/, L AY N AH S
Popularity Rank: #7,669
Derived from the Greek name Linos, meaning 'flax'. In Greek mythology, Linus was a son of Apollo and a famous musician and poet.
The name Linus is of Greek origin and means The name Linus means 'flax' and is of Greek origin. In mythology, Linus was a talented musician and poet., Flaxen Colored, Fair Haired, Blond, Flaxen Hair. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Linus is commonly found in Nigeria, Sweden, Germany, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LI-nuhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈlaɪnəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L AY N AH S
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Linus is recorded 7,072 times globally, ranking it as the 7,669th most common name worldwide.
Linus is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 2,003 occurrences, making it the 693th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Linus is found among 1 in every 54 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #693 | 1 : 579 |
| Sweden | #114 | 1 : 54 |
| Germany | #1,171 | 1 : 651 |
| United States of America | #8,259 | 1 : 6,905 |
| Namibia | #149 | 1 : 523 |
| Malaysia | #4,840 | 1 : 8,192 |
| Singapore | #1,578 | 1 : 2,534 |
| Cameroon | #1,138 | 1 : 1,941 |
| Italy | #5,918 | 1 : 5,400 |
| Switzerland | #1,088 | 1 : 895 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Linus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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