At a glance
- In short
- Lineth is a Latin-origin name for girls, pronounced lih-NEHTH.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#15,293)
- Babies in 2024
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #8,701 in 2010
- First recorded
- 1993
Meaning of Lineth
Lineth is a feminine name with origins that can be traced back to Latin. It is often considered as a variation of the name Linette. The pronunciation of Lineth is lih-NEHTH (/lɪnɛθ/). In terms of popularity, Lineth has been steadily used as a name for newborn girls in the United States. While it may not be among the most common names, it has been given to around 5 to 9 babies per year in recent times. The name Lineth carries a sense of uniqueness and individuality, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Lineth
- Pronounced lih-NEHTH /lɪnɛθ/
Popularity of Lineth in the U.S.
Lineth was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #15,293 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,701 in 2010. It first appears in the records in 1993.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1993–2024 23 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 15,293 | back (not recorded in 2023) |
| 2022 | 5 | 15,306 | ▼ 55 |
| 2021 | 5 | 15,251 | ▼ 163 |
| 2020 | 5 | 15,088 | ▼ 1,289 |
| 2019 | 6 | 13,799 | back (not recorded in 2018) |
| 2017 | 5 | 15,902 | ▲ 313 |
| 2016 | 5 | 16,215 | ▼ 5,349 |
| 2015 | 9 | 10,866 | ▲ 89 |
| 2014 | 9 | 10,955 | ▲ 2,195 |
| 2013 | 7 | 13,150 | back (not recorded in 2012) |
| 2011 | 12 | 9,150 | ▼ 449 |
| 2010 | 13 | 8,701 | ▲ 6,541 |
| 2009 | 6 | 15,242 | ▼ 5,158 |
| 2008 | 11 | 10,084 | ▲ 1,546 |
| 2007 | 9 | 11,630 | ▲ 790 |
| 2006 | 8 | 12,420 | ▼ 2,292 |
| 2005 | 10 | 10,128 | ▲ 1,496 |
| 2004 | 8 | 11,624 | ▲ 4,160 |
| 2003 | 5 | 15,784 | back (not recorded in 2002) |
| 2001 | 6 | 13,521 | ▼ 1,720 |
| 2000 | 7 | 11,801 | back (not recorded in 1997–1999) |
| 1996 | 5 | 13,518 | back (not recorded in 1994–1995) |
| 1993 | 5 | 13,442 | new |
Notable people named Lineth
- Lineth Chepkurui is a Kenyan long-distance runner.