Lina
Every Lina since 1880 — 19,494 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lina
Lina is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #572 in 2025 with 527 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 19,494 American babies have been named Lina. Its peak came in 2024, when 534 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 527 | #572 | — | — |
| 2024 | 534 | #565 | — | — |
| 2023 | 513 | #585 | — | — |
| 2022 | 514 | #582 | — | — |
| 2021 | 441 | #670 | — | — |
| 2020 | 413 | #690 | — | — |
| 2019 | 392 | #723 | — | — |
| 2018 | 361 | #754 | — | — |
| 2017 | 375 | #750 | — | — |
| 2016 | 335 | #847 | — | — |
| 2015 | 329 | #851 | — | — |
| 2014 | 364 | #770 | — | — |
| 2013 | 306 | #851 | — | — |
| 2012 | 355 | #775 | — | — |
| 2011 | 309 | #855 | — | — |
| 2010 | 315 | #855 | — | — |
| 2009 | 280 | #955 | — | — |
| 2008 | 299 | #916 | — | — |
| 2007 | 279 | #965 | — | — |
| 2006 | 264 | #985 | — | — |
| 2005 | 250 | #981 | — | — |
| 2004 | 274 | #888 | — | — |
| 2003 | 251 | #940 | — | — |
| 2002 | 224 | #984 | — | — |
| 2001 | 215 | #997 | — | — |
| 2000 | 180 | #1,136 | — | — |
| 1995 | 163 | #1,094 | — | — |
| 1990 | 153 | #1,135 | — | — |
| 1985 | 123 | #1,161 | 5 | #7,154 |
| 1980 | 153 | #970 | — | — |
| 1975 | 108 | #1,087 | — | — |
| 1970 | 97 | #1,188 | — | — |
| 1965 | 99 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 1960 | 78 | #1,243 | — | — |
| 1955 | 88 | #1,078 | — | — |
| 1950 | 65 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 1945 | 53 | #1,089 | — | — |
| 1940 | 62 | #913 | — | — |
| 1935 | 70 | #819 | — | — |
| 1930 | 91 | #736 | — | — |
| 1925 | 104 | #724 | — | — |
| 1920 | 111 | #691 | — | — |
| 1915 | 99 | #665 | — | — |
| 1910 | 68 | #494 | — | — |
| 1905 | 44 | #516 | — | — |
| 1900 | 65 | #421 | — | — |
| 1895 | 61 | #361 | — | — |
| 1890 | 63 | #321 | — | — |
| 1885 | 43 | #310 | — | — |
| 1880 | 49 | #221 | — | — |
Famous people named Lina
- Lina Medina Celebrity · b. 1933
- Lina Wertmüller Film director · b. 1928
- Lina Bo Bardi Architect · 1914–1992
- Lina Kostenko Writer · b. 1930
- Lina Cavalieri Actor · 1874–1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lina in 2025?
Lina ranked #572 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 527 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lina?
19,494 babies have been named Lina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lina most popular?
Lina peaked in 2024, when 534 newborns received the name.
Is Lina a boy or girl name?
Lina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lina rising or falling?
Lina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lina?
Well-known people named Lina include Lina Medina (celebrity), Lina Wertmüller (film director), Lina Bo Bardi (architect).