Lien
Girl nameLien has been given to 525 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 1982.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
525
Peak year
1982 (34 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1975
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lien — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lien.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lien?
Lien has been given to 525 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lien peak?
Lien peaked in 1982, when 34 babies were given the name.
Is Lien a girl or boy name?
Lien is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Lien are girls).
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