Linette
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Narrow path, road
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #14215 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lanette, meaning narrow path, road.
Similar names: lineth, lanette, lisette, lissette, lizette, lunette, lynette, lynnette
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Linette? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Linette, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Linette
What does the name Linette mean?
Linette means “Narrow path, road” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Linette?
Linette has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow path, road”.
How popular is Linette?
Linette ranked #13208 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Linette most popular?
Linette peaked in 1970 with 156 babies registered that year.
Is Linette a boy or girl name?
Linette is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Linettes in registered births are female.
Is the name Linette rising or falling in popularity?
Linette has fallen 5640 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7568 in 2020 to #13208 in 2025.
How long has Linette been recorded?
Linette appears in birth records across 90 years — from 1925 through 2025.