Linux
Pronunciation: [ l-IHN-uhks ]
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Linux first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 82 babies have been named Linux in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Linux is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,588 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,588
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Linux
Linux is a boy name .
Is Linux a boy or girl name? Linux is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,588 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #41,639. Linux is more commonly used as a boy name.
Linux is currently ranked #13,588 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Linux include Lin, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Linux include Linus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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