Lin: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Beautiful jade or forest, refined and natural.
- Origin
- Chinese
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #13401
- Peak
- #1233 in 1898
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lin Means
Lin is a unisex name of Chinese origin. Beautiful jade or forest, refined and natural.
How Popular Lin Is
Lin currently ranks #13401 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1233 in 1898. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Lin
- Lin is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Lin is a name with Chinese cultural significance.
- With just one syllable, Lin is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.
Style
Names Like Lin
Other Chinese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Questions About Lin
What does Lin mean?
Lin is a unisex name of Chinese origin. Beautiful jade or forest, refined and natural.
How popular is Lin?
Lin currently ranks #13401 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1233 in 1898. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Lin come from?
Lin comes from Chinese roots. Lin is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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