How popular is the name Lin in 2025?

Lin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Lin most popular?

Lin peaked in 1898, reaching #1121 among US boy names.

Lin will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Lin entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1121 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1121

peak (1898)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 500 people named Lin are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Lin alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Lin in 2025?: Lin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Lin most popular?: Lin peaked in 1898, reaching #1121 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Lin with classmates?: Lin will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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