Lien
Pronunciation: [ l-EEN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lien first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 519 babies have been named Lien in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lien is past its peak , currently ranked #60,561 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,561
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lien is also used as a boy name, ranked #24409.
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About the Name Lien
Lien is a girl name .
Is Lien a boy or girl name? Lien is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,561 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #24,409. Lien is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lien is currently ranked #60,561 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lien include Lielle, Liel . 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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