Total births
51
Girls' name · since 1946
Linelle
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 51 babies named Linelle, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 51
- total births
- 1946–1978
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Linelle is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 51 have been recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Linelle has been recorded 51 times among girls since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 1978.
- 51 total births
- 1946–1978 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
51 girls have been named Linelle since 1946, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1978.
- 51
- total births
- 1946–1978
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Linelle was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
8 babies were named Linelle in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Linelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Linelle's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Linelle at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Linelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–1978
- Peak year (1972)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Linelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Linelle's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Linelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
25 births
- 1970s
1970s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 25 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linelle? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 51 babies named Linelle. The most recent recorded year was 1978. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 8 births.
When was Linelle most popular? ▼
Linelle was most popular in the 1950s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
How long has the name Linelle been used? ▼
Records for Linelle go back to 1946, giving 33 years of history through 1978.
What names are similar to Linelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Linda, Lindsey, Lindsay, Lina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Linelle's data
- Linelle's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 1970s (14) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Linelle
Nearby Names Like Linelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linelle
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Lindsay Girl
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Lina Girl
#565 19,489 births
Linnea Girl
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Compare Linelle side by side: Linelle vs Linda Linelle vs Lindsey Linelle vs Lindsay
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Linelle: Baby Name Since 1946 - 51 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linelle. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Linelle draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.