Linzi
A feminine given name with uncertain origins and meanings, possibly derived from the Chinese town name.
Name Census estimates that about 535 living Americans carry the first name Linzi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Linzi today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Linzi births was 1984 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Linzi. 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
535
~ 1 in 640,662 Americans
Peak year
1984
27 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2015 SSA rank
#18,042
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Linzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Linzi from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 194 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Linzi 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 Linzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Linzis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Linzi
The name Linzi is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic language, deriving from the Gaelic word "linne," which means "pool" or "waterfall." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals residing near bodies of water or areas with waterfalls in ancient Scotland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Linzi can be traced back to the 15th century, when a Scottish noblewoman named Linzi Douglas was mentioned in historical records from the year 1425. She was a member of the influential Douglas family and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
In the realm of literature, the name Linzi appears in a 16th-century Scottish ballad titled "The Lament of Linzi." This ballad tells the tragic tale of a young woman named Linzi who was betrayed by her lover, highlighting the name's connection to Scottish folklore and cultural traditions.
Moving forward in history, one notable figure named Linzi was Linzi Hendricks, a Dutch artist and painter born in 1632. Her vibrant landscapes and portraiture captured the essence of the Dutch Golden Age, and her works are still celebrated for their technical mastery and attention to detail.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Linzi was Linzi Mackenzie, a Scottish explorer and naturalist who lived from 1788 to 1868. She was renowned for her expeditions to the remote regions of the Scottish Highlands, where she documented the flora and fauna, contributing significantly to the field of natural history.
In the 19th century, Linzi Stevenson, a Scottish novelist born in 1820, gained recognition for her compelling works that delved into themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class. Her novels provided a poignant glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a time of significant social and industrial change.
While the name Linzi has its roots in Scotland and the Scottish Gaelic language, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures worldwide, reflecting the rich diversity of names and their ability to transcend geographical boundaries.
People
Linzi + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Linzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Linzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 535 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Linzi 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 640,662 US residents.
Is Linzi a common name?
We classify Linzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 557 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Linzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Linzi was 1984, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Linzi is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Linzi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Linzi 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.