Linen

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Pronounced LIN-en /ˈlɪn.ən/Medium

Meaning: The English word Linen, a fabric woven from flax, used as a modern textile/nature word-name. Airy and natural.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft word-name: Linen names the flax-woven cloth (said 'LIN-en'). Airy and natural.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word Linen, a fabric woven from flax, used as a modern textile/nature word-name. Airy and natural.

U.S. rank (2023)#14427 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Linen is the English word for cloth woven from flax, used as a modern nature/textile word-name. It reads soft and understated — rare in the U.S. (said 'LIN-en').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, airy, and natural.

Did you know? Linen takes the English word for flax-woven cloth as a name — part of the trend toward airy, natural word-names like Wren and Meadow (said 'LIN-en').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Linen — English word 'linen'; textile/nature name

Variations

LinnenLynenLyneen

Nicknames

LinNen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Linen mean?

Linen is the English word for cloth woven from flax, used as a modern word-name.

How do you pronounce Linen?

It's said LIN-en /ˈlɪn.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Linen a boy or girl name?

Linen is a girl's name.

How popular is Linen?

Linen is an extremely rare name in the U.S.