Lim Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Lim is a Chinese surname meaning 'forest' or 'grove'.
Meaning of the Name Lim
Lim is a surname of Chinese origin. It is one of the most common surnames in China and is often found among the ethnic Chinese communities in other parts of the world. The name is believed to have originated from the ancient state of Lím (利門), which was located in present-day Henan province. It is also a common surname in Korea and Vietnam. The exact meaning of the name is not clear, but it is often associated with words like 'forest' or 'grove'.
Popularity of the Name Lim
The popularity for the name Lim peaked in popularity in the year 1900 with 7 births, which ranked number 2,610 out of 3,393 unique names for that year. Lim had the most male births in 1900 with 7, which ranked number 1,050 out of 1,506 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Lim
Popularity of Lim by State
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