Linn - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Linn \l(i)-nn\, also used as girl's name Linn, is of Old English origin. Variant of Lynn, or possibly refers to flax, as in Linus, or to linden trees, as in Lindsay.

Linn has 4 variant forms: Lin, Linnie, Lyn and Lynn.

Baby names that sound like Linn are Lenn, Lion, Lino, Lonn and Lunn.

Linn is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Linn. Compare Linn with related baby names.