Linden Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
68% Masculine / 32% Feminine
Meaning:
Linden means 'lime tree' and symbolizes strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Linden
Linden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'lind', which means 'lime tree'. The lime tree is associated with strength and resilience, making Linden a name that signifies these qualities. It is also believed to have German roots, where it is a variation of the name 'Linda' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'. Linden can be a unisex name, suitable for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Linden
The popularity for the name Linden peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 112 births, which ranked number 3,351 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Linden had the most female births in 2022 with 88, which ranked number 2,145 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 112, which ranked number 1,552 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Linden has increased sharply over the last ten years from 118 births to 182 births, an increase of 54.24%. Among males, Linden has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 94 births, an increase of 59.32%. Among females, Linden has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 88 births, an increase of 49.15%.
Nationwide Popularity of Linden
- 20 Year Trend of Linden: 343.90%
- 10 Year Trend of Linden: 54.24%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Linden: 59.32%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Linden: 49.15%
Popularity of Linden by State
For males, Linden was most popular in Midwestern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 9 male births. Among females, Linden was most popular in Western states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Linden. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | 7 | 2577 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 765 |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 755 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Linden
- Total Births of Linden: 190 (4.43%)
- Male Births of Linden: 98 (4.77%)
- Female Births of Linden: 92 (4.08%)
Given the upward trend of Linden over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.43% increase in total births, for a total of 190 births in 2024. Male births for Linden have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 98 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.77%. For Females, births for Linden have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 92 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.08%.