Linley
Meaningflax field · English
- US rank
- #3,167
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,119 in 2021
50 babies were named Linley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 570 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1952–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Linley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 32,154 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Linley, 50 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Linley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLinley first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #2,119.
- TrendLinley has slipped 570 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,167. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLinley is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #341. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Linley means “flax field”.
About the name Linley
Linley is a girl name of English origin meaning “flax field”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Linley for girls from 1952 to 2025, in 53 of those 74 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #2,119 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,167, with 50 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3 | 2,962,963 girls |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 970,874 girls |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 507,614 girls |
| 1980s | 7.9 | 126,263 girls |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 173,010 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 77,101 girls |
| 2010s | 40 | 24,944 girls |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,130 girls |
Other spellings of Linley
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Linley
What does the name Linley mean?
Linley means “flax field” in English.
What is the origin of the name Linley?
Linley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Linley a boy or girl name?
Linley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Linley?
Linley ranked #3,167 for US girls in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#2,119).