Linus Name Popularity and Statistics
Linus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Linus?
Linus is spelled L-I-N-U-S. The name has 5 letters.
Linus Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,906
Recorded Births82
- Boys usage fell 483 places to #1,906 and recorded 47 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Linus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 82 | #1,906 |
| 2024 | Boys | 129 | #1,423 |
| 2023 | Boys | 114 | #1,539 |
| 2022 | Boys | 126 | #1,440 |
| 2021 | Boys | 113 | #1,546 |
| 2020 | Boys | 124 | #1,398 |
| 2019 | Boys | 112 | #1,515 |
| 2018 | Boys | 147 | #1,255 |
| 2017 | Boys | 166 | #1,141 |
| 2016 | Boys | 131 | #1,356 |
| 2015 | Boys | 163 | #1,152 |
| 2014 | Boys | 163 | #1,158 |
| 2013 | Boys | 130 | #1,321 |
| 2012 | Boys | 141 | #1,249 |
| 2011 | Boys | 126 | #1,344 |
| 2010 | Boys | 117 | #1,415 |
| 2009 | Boys | 111 | #1,497 |
| 2008 | Boys | 113 | #1,452 |
| 2007 | Boys | 91 | #1,669 |
| 2006 | Boys | 66 | #2,010 |
| 2005 | Boys | 66 | #1,922 |
| 2004 | Boys | 63 | #1,934 |
| 2003 | Boys | 50 | #2,180 |
| 2002 | Boys | 41 | #2,428 |
When Was Linus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Boys
166 recorded births
National rank #1,141
2015 · Boys
163 recorded births
National rank #1,152
2014 · Boys
163 recorded births
National rank #1,158
2018 · Boys
147 recorded births
National rank #1,255
Where Linus Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WI | #570 | 8 |
| MN | #640 | 7 |
| MI | #1,113 | 5 |
| IL | #1,133 | 6 |
| CA | #1,998 | 7 |