Flax or flax-colored
Derived from the Greek word 'linos', meaning flax. In Greek mythology, Linus was a son of Apollo and a great musician, while in Christian history, Saint Linus was the second Pope.
Less common today
Linus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,141 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Blanket-carrying philosopher in the Peanuts comic strip · Peanuts
Software engineer and creator of the Linux kernel
Nobel Prize-winning chemist and peace activist
The second Pope of the Catholic Church
English actor known for Law & Order
