Linden
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, or for the linden tree.
Every Linden since 1889 — 6,100 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linden
Linden is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,415 in 2025 with 129 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 6,100 American babies have been named Linden — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 210 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 Linden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linden 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 | 81 | #2,269 | 129 | #1,415 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,547 | 114 | #1,543 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,542 | 95 | #1,740 |
| 2022 | 90 | #2,133 | 95 | #1,758 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,403 | 112 | #1,562 |
| 2020 | 73 | #2,409 | 107 | #1,549 |
| 2019 | 80 | #2,281 | 100 | #1,640 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,264 | 106 | #1,580 |
| 2017 | 77 | #2,372 | 107 | #1,538 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,683 | 99 | #1,626 |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,367 | 89 | #1,734 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,958 | 70 | #2,034 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,698 | 54 | #2,351 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,922 | 59 | #2,226 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,250 | 68 | #2,012 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,824 | 58 | #2,250 |
| 2009 | 44 | #3,653 | 60 | #2,220 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,413 | 55 | #2,365 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,573 | 42 | #2,850 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,219 | 43 | #2,722 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,782 | 35 | #2,993 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,118 | 44 | #2,519 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,755 | 35 | #2,825 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,560 | 24 | #3,626 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,727 | 25 | #3,472 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,842 | 14 | #5,212 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,460 | 20 | #3,389 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,712 | 22 | #2,922 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,791 | 19 | #2,656 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,669 | 13 | #3,361 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,575 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,181 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,089 | 22 | #1,698 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,080 | 31 | #1,451 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,936 | 38 | #1,232 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,830 | 32 | #1,280 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,309 | 31 | #1,194 |
| 1940 | — | — | 39 | #1,041 |
| 1935 | — | — | 24 | #1,412 |
| 1930 | — | — | 30 | #1,319 |
| 1925 | — | — | 23 | #1,611 |
| 1920 | — | — | 28 | #1,409 |
| 1915 | — | — | 25 | #1,360 |
| 1910 | — | — | 8 | #1,266 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Linden
- Linden Ashby Actor · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Linden mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, or for the linden tree.
How popular is the name Linden in 2025?
Linden ranked #1,415 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linden?
6,100 babies have been named Linden in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linden most popular?
Linden peaked in 2025, when 210 newborns received the name.
Is Linden a boy or girl name?
Linden is used for both: about 33% of babies named Linden have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Linden rising or falling?
Linden is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Linden?
Well-known people named Linden include Linden Ashby (actor).