Lin
3 countries#11932 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,897 births recorded 1898–2025 · currently #11932 · peaked in 1959 with 59 births
Most common in: California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
600 births recorded 1900–2020 · peaked in 1939 with 24 births
Most common in: Martinique, Guadeloupe, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
63 births recorded 2005–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2007 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
63 births recorded 2005–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lin’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #11417 | — |
| 2007 | #10129 | ↑1288 |
| 2008 | #17504 | ↓7375 |
| 2009 | #10679 | ↑6825 |
| 2010 | #12276 | ↓1597 |
| 2011 | #16764 | ↓4488 |
| 2012 | #10429 | ↑6335 |
| 2013 | #13150 | ↓2721 |
| 2014 | #8966 | ↑4184 |
| 2015 | #14482 | ↓5516 |
| 2016 | #10859 | ↑3623 |
| 2017 | #15902 | ↓5043 |
| 2018 | #15682 | ↑220 |
| 2019 | #8138 | ↑7544 |
| 2020 | #11090 | ↓2952 |
| 2021 | #12206 | ↓1116 |
| 2022 | #9680 | ↑2526 |
| 2023 | #15194 | ↓5514 |
| 2024 | #13477 | ↑1717 |
| 2025 | #11932 | ↑1545 |
Frequently asked questions about Lin
Is Lin a popular name?
Yes — Lin currently ranks #11932 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lin more common for boys or girls?
Lin is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lin most popular?
Lin peaked in 1959 in United States, with 59 recorded births that year.
Is Lin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4594 in 1917 to #11932 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lin?
At least 2,560 babies have been recorded with the name Lin across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lin appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lin include Libbie.
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