Lin
Pronunciation: [ l-IHN ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,308
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Also a Girl Name
Lin is also used as a girl name, ranked #37870.
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About the Name Lin
Lin is a boy name .
Is Lin a boy or girl name? Lin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,308 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,870. Lin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lin is currently ranked #28,308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lin include Lincoln, Link, Linus, Linden, Linkin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.