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Lin

Pronunciation: [ l-IHN ]

Girl Name #37,870 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lin is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHN.

Parents who love the name Lin often also consider Lillian, Lillie, Lizzie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#37,870
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Lin is also used as a boy name, ranked #28308.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lin

Is Lin a boy or girl name?
Lin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #37870. As a boy name, it is ranked #28308. Lin is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lin?
Lin is pronounced l-IHN.
How popular is the name Lin?
Lin is currently ranked #37870 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Lin a common or rare name?
Lin is an uncommon name, ranked #37870 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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