Linza
A feminine name derived from the Spanish word "lino" meaning flax or linen.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Linza. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Linza today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Linza births was 1914 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Linza. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Linza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1914
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1914 SSA rank
#3,546
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Linza: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Linza 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 Linza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Linza
The name Linza finds its origins in the Celtic languages spoken in ancient Britain and Ireland. It is believed to be derived from the Old Welsh word "llyn," meaning "lake" or "pool." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who lived near a body of water or had a connection to lakes or rivers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Linza can be traced back to the 6th century, when it was mentioned in the ancient Welsh text known as the "Book of Taliesin." This medieval manuscript contains a collection of poems and songs attributed to the legendary Welsh bard Taliesin, who lived during the 6th century AD.
In the 9th century, the name Linza appeared in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient chronicle that recorded events in medieval Ireland. This entry suggests that the name had spread from its Welsh origins to the neighboring island of Ireland during this period.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Linza remained relatively obscure, with few notable individuals bearing this moniker. However, in the 16th century, a woman named Linza Fitzpatrick (1532-1598) gained recognition as a prominent Irish noblewoman and landowner in County Meath, Ireland.
In the 17th century, a Scottish minister named Linza Gillespie (1612-1676) gained prominence as a religious leader and author. His works, including sermons and theological treatises, were widely circulated during his lifetime and contributed to the spread of Presbyterianism in Scotland.
Moving into the 18th century, Linza Beaumont (1717-1789) was a renowned French painter and engraver. Her portraits and landscapes were highly regarded by the artistic community of her time, and her works can still be found in various museums and private collections around the world.
In the 19th century, Linza Jameson (1819-1892) was an influential English writer and art historian. Her extensive writings on the history of art, particularly her seminal work "Sacred and Legendary Art," were widely acclaimed and influential in their day.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Linza Catterall (1902-1986) was a British actress and singer who appeared in numerous stage productions and films throughout her career. She is particularly remembered for her roles in several popular musicals of the 1930s and 1940s.
People
Linza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Linza 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
Linza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Linza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Linza 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 - US residents.
Is Linza a common name?
We classify Linza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Linza most popular?
The single biggest year for Linza was 1914, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Linza is about 0 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 Linza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Linza a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Linza in the SSA data are male. 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 Linza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Linza 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 Linza 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 are called Linza?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.