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Linus

male

Meaning

"Flax; Linen"

Linus is a classical Greek name often associated with flax or linen, and also known through mythology and early Christian tradition.

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Popularity History of Linus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1425Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1425

Linus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+116

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Linus

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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