Lin
Pronunciation: [ l-IHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 866 babies have been named Lin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lin is past its peak , currently ranked #37,870 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,870
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Lin is also used as a boy name, ranked #28308.
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About the Name Lin
Lin is a girl name .
Is Lin a boy or girl name? Lin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,870 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,308. Lin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lin is currently ranked #37,870 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lin include Lina, Linda, Lindsey, Linnea, Lindy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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