Linnaea is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the scientific genus 'Linnaea' which was named after Carl Linnaeus, the renowned Swedish botanist who revolutionized the way plants were classified. This genus encompasses species such as the twinflower (Linnaea borealis), known for its delicate beauty and symmetrical flowers. The name Linnaea is often associated with these elegant and graceful blossoms, invoking a sense of natural serenity and harmony.
Linnaea has had fluctuations in its popularity as a baby name over the past several decades, with peaks occurring around the late 1980s and early to mid-2010s. However, it appears that the name's usage has been relatively stable since around 2006, with an average of about 9 births per year from then on until 2023. Overall, Linnaea has been given to a total of 207 babies over this period.