Linden
3 countries#1409 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Linden was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,100 births recorded 1889–2025 · currently #1409 · peaked in 2025 with 210 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Michigan, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
302 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 25 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
299 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2008 with 25 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2012–2012 · peaked in 2012 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Linden’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2698 | — |
| 2007 | #2811 | ↓113 |
| 2008 | #2345 | ↑466 |
| 2009 | #2203 | ↑142 |
| 2010 | #2239 | ↓36 |
| 2011 | #1999 | ↑240 |
| 2012 | #2209 | ↓210 |
| 2013 | #2336 | ↓127 |
| 2014 | #2017 | ↑319 |
| 2015 | #1729 | ↑288 |
| 2016 | #1618 | ↑111 |
| 2017 | #1530 | ↑88 |
| 2018 | #1576 | ↓46 |
| 2019 | #1634 | ↓58 |
| 2020 | #1539 | ↑95 |
| 2021 | #1554 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #1750 | ↓196 |
| 2023 | #1735 | ↑15 |
| 2024 | #1540 | ↑195 |
| 2025 | #1409 | ↑131 |
Frequently asked questions about Linden
Is Linden a popular name?
Yes — Linden currently ranks #1409 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Linden more common for boys or girls?
Linden is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Linden most popular?
Linden peaked in 2025 in United States, with 210 recorded births that year.
Is Linden rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Linden’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #974 in 1889 to #1409 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Linden?
At least 6,402 babies have been recorded with the name Linden across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Linden popular in more than one country?
Yes — Linden appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Linden?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Linden include Iverson, Kolt, Malikai, Virgil.
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