Linus Name Origin
/LEE-nus/-
Swedish (Nordic) 50%
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German (Germanic) 30%
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English (Anglo-Saxon) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Linus
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Linus' is of Greek origin, derived from the Latin 'Linos,' and became popular in Europe through Christian saints and classical mythology. It is common in Nordic, German, and English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Linus each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).