Linlee
A feminine name possibly derived from a combination of Lynn and Lee.
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Linlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Linlee today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Linlee births was 2019 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Linlee. 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
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2019
14 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,866
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Linlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Linlee from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Linlee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Linlee 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 Linlee 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 Linlee
The name Linlee is a relatively modern invention, likely created by combining the names Linda and Lee in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, but rather seems to be an amalgamation of popular English names.
While the individual names Linda and Lee have rich histories, the combined form Linlee does not appear to have any ancient roots or references in historical texts, religious scriptures, or early records. It is a creative construction that emerged in more recent times.
Given its novelty, there are no well-known historical figures who bore this particular name. However, a few individuals with the first name Linlee have gained some recognition in various fields. For instance, Linlee Allen was a professional golfer from the United States who played on the LPGA Tour in the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, Linlee Jordan is an American author who has written several novels and short stories since the 1990s.
Another individual named Linlee Lam is a former Hong Kong actress and model who appeared in various films and television series in the 1980s and 1990s. Linlee Patrick is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums since the early 2000s. Linlee Sayers is a British artist and sculptor who has exhibited her works in various galleries and museums in the UK since the late 20th century.
As a relatively new name, Linlee does not have a long historical legacy or widespread cultural significance. However, it has been adopted by a handful of individuals in recent decades, potentially reflecting a desire for unique and unconventional names that blend traditional elements in a modern way.
People
Linlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Linlee 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
Linlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Linlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Linlee 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Linlee a common name?
We classify Linlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Linlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Linlee was 2019, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Linlee is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Linlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Linlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Linlee 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.
Is Linlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Linlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Linlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Linlee?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Linlee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.