Linzell
Of unknown meaning and origin, possibly a variant spelling of Linzell.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Linzell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Linzell today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Linzell births was 1954 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Linzell. 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
- • The typical person named Linzell is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Linzells were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Linzell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1954
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1954 SSA rank
#4,147
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Linzell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Linzell 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 Linzell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Linzell
The name Linzell is a relatively uncommon given name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a combination of the Germanic elements "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "zell" meaning "cell" or "room". This suggests that the name may have originated in regions inhabited by Germanic tribes, possibly in central or northern Europe, during the medieval period or earlier.
While no definitive historical records exist, some scholars speculate that the name Linzell could be a variant of the more common name Linzel or Linzell, which is documented in various Germanic languages and dialects. It is possible that the name was introduced to other regions through migration or cultural exchange.
Despite its obscurity, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who bore the given name Linzell. One of the earliest recorded instances is Linzell of Saxony (c. 1150-1220), a minor nobleman and landowner in the region that is now eastern Germany. Another individual of note is Linzell the Scribe (c. 1280-1345), a monk and calligrapher from a monastery in what is now Belgium.
In more recent times, Linzell Moncrief (1856-1932) was a Scottish-born businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry in the United States. Linzell Browning (1920-2002) was an American writer and journalist known for her works on food and travel.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Linzell was Linzell Jackson (1944-2004), an American actress and singer who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly renowned for her roles in the musicals "Dreamgirls" and "The Wiz".
While the name Linzell is not widely popular, it has persisted throughout history, carrying with it the unique blend of Germanic linguistic elements and cultural influences that have shaped its evolution over time.
People
Linzell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Linzell 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
Linzell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Linzell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Linzell 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Linzell a common name?
We classify Linzell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Linzell most popular?
The single biggest year for Linzell was 1954, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Linzell is about 66 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 Linzell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Linzell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Linzell 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 Linzell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Linzell 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 Linzell 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 share the name Linzell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.