Total births
1,662
Unisex name · since 1952
Linley
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 1,662 babies named Linley, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2867
- among girls today
- 1,662
- born since 1952
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
1,662 babies have been named Linley since 1952, making it today's #2867 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Linley has been recorded 1,662 times among girls since 1952, currently ranked #2867 nationally and more common than 84% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2025.
- #2867 among girls today
- 1,662 born since 1952
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Linley is currently the #2867 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of girls - 1,662 born since 1952, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2867
- among girls today
- 1,662
- born since 1952
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Linley vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2867
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 84% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Linley was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
89 babies were named Linley in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Linley compares
1,662 Top 24% higher than 76% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Linley's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Linley | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,662 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 89 | 48 | 19,840 |
Linley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Linley's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 83% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 17%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 89, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Linley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,867
Active since
1952
Linley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 89
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Linley popularity over time - boys
84 total births recorded since 1917 (Linley as boys' name)
Linley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Linley's strongest decade.
702 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Linley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 1980s 139
1980s
139 births
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s 241
2000s
241 births
- 2010s
2010s
702 births
- 2020s
2020s
421 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 702 births (42% of all-time use).
How Linley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Linley's total volume
Linley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Linley by state
Where Linley concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 125 | 7.5% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 66 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 49 | 2.9% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 35 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 32 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 23 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 23 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 23 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Linley's total US births 7.5%
Even split
125 of 1,662 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Linley appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linley? ▼
Linley has been given to 1,662 babies in the U.S. since 1952, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2867 as of the latest data. 89 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Linley most popular? ▼
Linley was most popular in the 2010s decade with 702 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Linley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Linley are Texas (125 births), Tennessee (66 births), Georgia (49 births).
Is Linley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Linley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,662 births, and as a boy's name it has 84 births.
How long has the name Linley been used? ▼
Linley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1952, spanning 74 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Linley? ▼
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 Linley's data
- Linley's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (702 total births) through the 2020s (421) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Linleys (125 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Linley
Nearby Names Like Linley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linley
Linda Girl
#836 1,455,143 births
Lindsey Girl
#1284 157,551 births
Lindsay Girl
#1984 130,365 births
Lina Girl
#565 19,489 births
Linnea Girl
#1601 9,944 births
Compare Linley side by side: Linley vs Linda Linley vs Lindsey Linley vs Lindsay
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Linley
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Luci #2865
2,865 births · Peak 2010
Liba #2869
1,051 births · Peak 2025
Nessa #2864
1,368 births · Peak 2016
Sakina #2870
1,607 births · Peak 2025
Berlin #2863
1,796 births · Peak 2011
Deja #2871
16,274 births · Peak 1996
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1952–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Linley: #2867 Unisex Name - 1,662 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linley. 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 Linley 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 June 2026.