Total births
557
Girls' name · since 1978
Linzi
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 557 babies named Linzi, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 557
- total births
- 1978–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
557 girls have been named Linzi since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Linzi has 557 recorded births among girls since 1978, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2015.
- 557 total births
- 1978–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
557 girls have been named Linzi since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 557
- total births
- 1978–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Linzi was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
27 babies were named Linzi in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Linzi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Linzi's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Linzi at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Linzi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2015
- Peak year (1984)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Linzi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Linzi's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Linzi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s
1980s
194 births
- 1990s
1990s
174 births
- 2000s
2000s
108 births
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 194 births (35% of all-time use).
How Linzi 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 Linzi's total volume
Linzi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Linzi by state
Where Linzi concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Linzi's total US births 0.9%
5 of 557 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linzi? ▼
557 babies have been named Linzi since 1978. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1984 with 27 births.
When was Linzi most popular? ▼
Linzi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Linzi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Linzi are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Linzi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Linzi since 1978 -- 38 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Linzi? ▼
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 Linzi's data
- Linzi's decade-level peak was the 1980s (194 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Linzis (5 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 Linzi
Nearby Names Like Linzi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linzi
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 Linzi side by side: Linzi vs Linda Linzi vs Lindsey Linzi vs Lindsay
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1978–2015 (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. "Linzi: Baby Name Since 1978 - 557 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linzi. 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 Linzi 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.