Lien
Pronunciation: [ l-EEN ]
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Lien first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 6 babies have been named Lien in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lien is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,409 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,409
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lien
Lien is a boy name .
Is Lien a boy or girl name? Lien is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #24,409 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,561. Lien is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lien is currently ranked #24,409 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lien include Liev . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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