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Linus

Boy

Latin origin ยท /LY-nus/ ยท classic

Meaning: Derived from the Latin word 'linum' meaning 'flax' or 'linen.'

Popularity 75/1002 syllablesPeaked 2017โ†‘ Rising

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Most popular in the 2010s.

Today, Linus is a popular, familiar name (popularity 75/100).

It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.

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