Linus
4 countries#1906 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Linus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,342 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #1906 · peaked in 2017 with 166 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota, New York, Texas, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
386 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 25 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
383 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2014 with 24 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
26 births recorded 2006–2018 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2009–2009 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Linus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2010 | — |
| 2007 | #1669 | ↑341 |
| 2008 | #1452 | ↑217 |
| 2009 | #1497 | ↓45 |
| 2010 | #1415 | ↑82 |
| 2011 | #1344 | ↑71 |
| 2012 | #1249 | ↑95 |
| 2013 | #1321 | ↓72 |
| 2014 | #1158 | ↑163 |
| 2015 | #1152 | ↑6 |
| 2016 | #1356 | ↓204 |
| 2017 | #1141 | ↑215 |
| 2018 | #1255 | ↓114 |
| 2019 | #1515 | ↓260 |
| 2020 | #1398 | ↑117 |
| 2021 | #1546 | ↓148 |
| 2022 | #1440 | ↑106 |
| 2023 | #1539 | ↓99 |
| 2024 | #1423 | ↑116 |
| 2025 | #1906 | ↓483 |
Frequently asked questions about Linus
Is Linus a popular name?
Yes — Linus currently ranks #1906 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Linus more common for boys or girls?
Linus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Linus most popular?
Linus peaked in 2017 in United States, with 166 recorded births that year.
Is Linus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Linus’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #611 in 1882 to #1906 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Linus?
At least 5,754 babies have been recorded with the name Linus across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Linus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Linus appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Linus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Linus include Jeronimo, Kallan, Neal, Tayden.
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