Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Linville
//ˈlinvɪl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19428 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Linville's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Linville's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Linville |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
Linville through the decades
- Linville peaked in 1942, when 19 babies were named Linville in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1955–1980), use of Linville has fallen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.