Line
Meaning: Gentle, soft, tender
Origin: French/Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #253
Total births: 785
History: Line first appeared in Swedish parish records centuries ago and has graced families from Skåne in the south to Norrbotten in the north. It is associated with Advent candle-lighting through dark December evenings and the warmth of Swedish family gatherings. Today, Line continues to thrive in households from Stockholm to Gothenburg, a name of enduring warmth.
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| Current rank (2022) | #288 |
| Babies named Line in 2022 | 27 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 785 |
| Peak year | 2013 (49 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #190 |
| Years in records | 1998–2022 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 41 spots |
Frequently asked about Line
What does the name Line mean?
Line means “Gentle, soft, tender” from French/Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Line?
Line has French/Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Gentle, soft, tender”.
How popular is Line in Sweden?
Line ranked #288 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Line most popular?
Line peaked in 2013 with 49 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Line a boy or girl name?
Line is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Lines in registered births are female.
Is the name Line rising or falling in popularity?
Line has fallen 41 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #247 in 2017 to #288 in 2022.
How long has Line been recorded in Sweden?
Line appears in birth records in Sweden across 25 years — from 1998 through 2022.