Linden - A very unique male name
Linden at a glance
Linden is ranked #1615 among boy baby names in 2025, with 57 births in 2025. It peaked in 1947 at #1217 and first appeared on the charts in 1917.
- Rank in 2025
- #1615
- Births in 2025
- 57
- Peak year
- 1947 (#1217)
- First appeared
- 1917
- Trend
- #1770 in 2020 → #1615 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 25,724 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (19 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 25,724 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Linden peaked in popularity 79 years ago in 1947 on position 1217.
Famous with this name
Linden Ashby
Hal Linden
Linden Chiles
How would you rate Linden, 1-5?
Linden is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Linden is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #747 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,206.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Linden is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Linden origin and meaning
English surname and tree name
From the linden (lime) tree — as a surname, for someone who lived by a linden tree or at a place named for one
Linden is the poetic English name for the lime tree, sacred in Germanic folklore and the tree of Berlin's Unter den Linden. As a boy's name it has flickered in the data since 1917 without ever catching on, though 2024 was its best year yet. It should not be confused with Lyndon, the presidential name, which is a different formation.
Attested etymology
Linden is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Linden, pop culture references for the name Linden and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Linden
We've found the following names that sound similar to Linden, sorted by popularity.
Landon / Landen / Landyn / London / Lyndon / Landin / Landan / Linton / Lenton / Lynden /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1615 |
| 2024 | 1574 |
| 2023 | 2055 |
| 2022 | 2220 |
| 2021 | 1612 |
| 2020 | 1770 |
| 2019 | 1722 |
| 2018 | 2020 |
| 2017 | 1820 |
| 2016 | 1888 |
| 2015 | 1788 |
| 2014 | 2210 |
| 2013 | 3061 |
| 2012 | 2384 |
| 2011 | 2544 |
| 2010 | 2451 |
| 2009 | 2986 |
| 2008 | 3114 |
| 2007 | 3416 |
| 2006 | 4079 |
| 2005 | 2497 |
| 2004 | 2923 |
| 1998 | 3472 |
| 1992 | 3374 |
| 1989 | 3247 |
| 1987 | 2402 |
| 1961 | 1717 |
| 1960 | 1697 |
| 1958 | 1385 |
| 1957 | 1239 |
| 1956 | 1515 |
| 1955 | 1301 |
| 1953 | 1434 |
| 1950 | 1641 |
| 1948 | 1499 |
| 1947 | 1217 |
| 1943 | 1625 |
| 1942 | 1616 |
| 1940 | 1270 |
| 1939 | 1544 |
| 1932 | 1491 |
| 1929 | 1762 |
| 1927 | 1838 |
| 1920 | 1864 |
| 1917 | 1720 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 747 |
| Missouri | 761 |
| Minnesota | 766 |
| Washington | 1086 |
| Tennessee | 1128 |
| California | 1342 |
| New York | 1504 |
| Texas | 2206 |
Even more about Linden
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Linden a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Linden?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LIN-dun · /ˈlɪndən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Lyndon — Similar-sounding presidential name — a separate established name, not a spelling variant in origin.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
NatureSurname
Why parents choose it
Linden is a gentle, leafy nature name for parents who find River and Rowan too well-trodden.
Worth knowing
- Constantly misheard and misspelled as Lyndon.
