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Lynnea

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Pronounced lih-NAY-ah /lɪˈneɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Linnea — from Swedish, 'the linden/lime tree' — and the twinflower (Linnaea), named for the botanist Carl LinnaeusLow

In 30 seconds: The linden/lime tree: Lynnea spells Linnea. Lyrical, fresh, and warm (said 'lih-NAY-ah').
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Origin LowScandinavian
MeaningA spelling of Linnea — from Swedish, 'the linden/lime tree' — and the twinflower (Linnaea), named for the botanist Carl Linnaeus
U.S. rank (2025)#9848 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,762

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119382025

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

Lynnea is a spelling of Linnea — from Swedish, 'the linden/lime tree' — and the name of the twinflower (Linnaea), named for the great botanist Carl Linnaeus. A lyrical, fresh nature-name (said 'lih-NAY-ah'; nickname Lynn).

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare in this spelling, the-linden-tree at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Linnea means 'the linden/lime tree' in Swedish — and is the name of the twinflower, Linnaea, the favorite flower of the botanist Carl Linnaeus — Lynnea is a spelling, lyrical and fresh (said 'lih-NAY-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Linnea — Swedish etymology

Variations

LinneaLinnaeaLinea

Nicknames

Lynn

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Linnea— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lynnea mean?

Lynnea spells Linnea — Swedish 'the linden/lime tree' (the twinflower, named for Linnaeus).

How do you pronounce Lynnea?

It's said lih-NAY-ah /lɪˈneɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lynnea a boy or girl name?

Lynnea is a girl's name.

How popular is Lynnea?

Lynnea is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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