Linus
- Pronunciation
- [Li-nus]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Flaxen-Haired
- Origin
- Greek
Linus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,261 baby boys have been named Linus. The name peaked in 2017 with 166 US births that year (rank #1147). In 2024, ranked #1425 nationally — 278 places below its 2017 peak.
Top States for Linus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Linus births are: California (374), Minnesota (186), New York (167).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Linus
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5-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Linus's exact length and starting letter: Laban, Labib, Labid, Lacee, Lacey.
Quick Facts About Linus
Famous People Named Linus
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Linus.
- Linus Torvalds is the software engineer who created the Linux kernel operating system.
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Compare Linus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Linus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).