Lin

Unisex

Lin has been given to 1,897 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 1959.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,897

Peak year

1959 (59 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1898

10-year trend

▼ -42%

Gender split

55% girls / 45% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lin — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Liagirl

28,516 babies since 1933

Linagirl

19,494 babies since 1880

Lizgirl

10,223 babies since 1930

Olinboy

9,934 babies since 1880

Lonboy

9,856 babies since 1880

Lyngirl

8,781 babies since 1896

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Diedragirl

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Cherlyngirl

1,870 babies since 1943

Jenicegirl

1,927 babies since 1921

FAQ

How popular is the name Lin?

Lin has been given to 1,897 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lin peak?

Lin peaked in 1959, when 59 babies were given the name.

Is Lin a girl or boy name?

Lin is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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