Linn
Pronunciation: [ l-IHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Linn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 659 babies have been named Linn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Linn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,707 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,707
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Linn is also used as a boy name, ranked #34314.
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About the Name Linn
Linn is a girl name .
Is Linn a boy or girl name? Linn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,707 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #34,314. Linn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Linn is currently ranked #66,707 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Linn include Lina, Linda, Lindsey, Linnea, Lindy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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