How Many People Are Named Lin?

1,890

people in the United States are named Lin

1 in 177,248 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#7778

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0006%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

59 births

Trend

→

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Chinese
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From Chinese 林 (lín) meaning "forest" or 琳 (lín) meaning "fine jade, gem". Other characters can also form this name.

Related & Similar Names

Lim

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
54.3%
Male
45.7%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 58.0 years old

Young (<30) 377
19.9%
Adult (30–60) 384
20.3%
Senior (>60) 1,129
59.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1898 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 63
New York 35

💡 Fun Facts About "Lin"

  • 11 babies were named Lin in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1898
  • Most popular in California

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