Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1957
Linnett
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Linnett, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1957–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 girls have been named Linnett since 1957, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Linnett has been recorded 10 times among girls since 1957, 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 1957 to 1968.
- 10 total births
- 1957–1968 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Linnett since 1957, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1968.
- 10
- total births
- 1957–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Linnett was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
5 babies were named Linnett in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Linnett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Linnett splits its recorded history at 1968: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1957 (5 births).
Linnett at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Linnett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1968
- Peak year (1957)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Linnett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Linnett's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Linnett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linnett? ▼
10 babies have been named Linnett since 1957. It was last recorded in 1968. The peak year was 1957 with 5 births.
When was Linnett most popular? ▼
Linnett was most popular in the 1950s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
How long has the name Linnett been used? ▼
Records for Linnett go back to 1957, giving 12 years of history through 1968.
What names are similar to Linnett? ▼
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 Linnett's data
- Linnett's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- 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 Linnett
Nearby Names Like Linnett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linnett
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 Linnett side by side: Linnett vs Linda Linnett vs Lindsey Linnett vs Lindsay
Related Names
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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, 1957–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Linnett: Baby Name Since 1957 - 10 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linnett. 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 Linnett 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.