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Lin

Lin is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Lin?

Recorded births named Lin by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,897 births
England & Wales since 1996	72 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Lin's popularity over time

Babies named Lin per year — United States (1898–2025). United States peaked in 1959 (59/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (9/yr).

When was Lin popular?

Lin reached its peak in 1959, when it was the #2309 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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