Linea
A feminine name derived from the Latin word for "line".
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Linea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Linea today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Linea births was 1970 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Linea. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
1970
12 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2011 SSA rank
#18,421
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Linea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Linea from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 30 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Linea remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Linea by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Linea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Linea
The name Linea is derived from the Latin word "linea," which means "line" or "thread." It is believed to have originated during the Roman era, possibly as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who worked with thread, yarn, or textiles.
In ancient Roman texts, there are a few references to individuals with the name Linea, although they are not widely known historical figures. For example, there is a mention of a woman named Linea in a legal document from the 2nd century AD, which suggests that the name was in use at that time.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Linea is from the 6th century AD, when a woman named Linea was a member of a prominent Roman family. However, little is known about her life or accomplishments.
In the Middle Ages, the name Linea was occasionally used in various regions of Europe, although it was not particularly common. One notable bearer of the name was Linea of Treviso, an Italian nun who lived in the 13th century and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
During the Renaissance period, the name Linea gained some popularity among Italian families, possibly due to its connection with the arts and the concept of drawing lines. One famous individual named Linea was Linea Sforza (1474-1505), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts who commissioned works from renowned artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
In the 17th century, the name Linea appears in historical records in France, where it was sometimes used as a feminine form of the name Linus. One notable bearer was Linea de La Mothe (1624-1665), a French philosopher and writer who was known for her works on ethics and morality.
Another interesting figure was Linea Salviati (1667-1743), an Italian painter and printmaker who was active in the Baroque period. She was known for her religious paintings and portraits, and her works can be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.
In the 19th century, the name Linea was relatively uncommon, but it was occasionally used in parts of Europe and Latin America. One notable bearer was Linea Guerrero (1819-1855), a Mexican writer and activist who fought for women's rights and education.
Overall, while not a widely popular name throughout history, Linea has been used across various cultures and time periods, often with connections to the arts, literature, and textile crafts. Its Latin origin and meaning related to lines and threads have contributed to its unique and intriguing character.
People
Linea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Linea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Linea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Linea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Linea going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Linea a common name?
We classify Linea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Linea most popular?
The single biggest year for Linea was 1970, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Linea is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Linea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Linea in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.