Linus
Meaning
“Greek mythological name, traditionally linked to 'flax'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Linus peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
89 people · the #44,732 first name in Brazil · median age 30
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Linus
Most people given the name Linus in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Linus deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Linus truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Linus fits with your family’s names and surname.
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