Linh
Every Linh since 1975 — 1,732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linh
Linh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,008 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,732 American babies have been named Linh — about 88% girls and 12% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1984, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Linh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linh 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 | 16 | #7,008 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,237 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,608 | — | — |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,314 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,863 | — | — |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,423 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,884 | — | — |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,157 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,111 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,457 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,276 | — | — |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,108 | — | — |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,388 | — | — |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,918 | — | — |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,057 | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,198 | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,550 | — | — |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,272 | — | — |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,322 | — | — |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,643 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,353 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,877 | — | — |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,036 | — | — |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,561 | — | — |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,104 | — | — |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,609 | — | — |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,864 | 10 | #5,753 |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,775 | 9 | #5,637 |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,824 | 9 | #4,550 |
| 1980 | 40 | #2,416 | 9 | #4,363 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,593 | 5 | #5,967 |
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Famous people named Linh
- Linh Dan Pham Actor · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linh in 2025?
Linh ranked #7,008 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linh?
1,732 babies have been named Linh in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linh most popular?
Linh peaked in 1984, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Linh a boy or girl name?
Linh is used for both: about 88% of babies named Linh have been girls and 12% boys.
Is the name Linh rising or falling?
Linh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Linh?
Well-known people named Linh include Linh Dan Pham (actor).