Total births
4,102
Unisex name · since 1889
Linden
Linden has 4,102 recorded births since 1889 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1543
- among boys today
- 4,102
- born since 1889
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Linden currently ranks #1543 among unisex names in America, with 4,102 babies recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Linden recorded 4,102 times among boys since 1889, holding rank #1543 nationally today, ahead of 89% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2025.
- #1543 among boys today
- 4,102 born since 1889
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Linden is currently the #1543 unisex name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 4,102 born since 1889, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1543
- among boys today
- 4,102
- born since 1889
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Linden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1543
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Linden was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
129 babies were named Linden in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Linden compares
4,102 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Linden's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Linden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,102 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 129 | 23 | 22,252 |
Linden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Linden splits its recorded history at 1966: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1889 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 129 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Linden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#1,543
Active since
1889
Linden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 129
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Linden popularity over time - girls
1,998 total births recorded since 1945 (Linden as girls' name)
Linden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Linden's strongest decade.
810 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Linden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s 163
1910s
163 births
- 1920s 260
1920s
260 births
- 1930s 258
1930s
258 births
- 1940s
1940s
414 births
- 1950s
1950s
391 births
- 1960s 231
1960s
231 births
- 1970s 127
1970s
127 births
- 1980s 183
1980s
183 births
- 1990s 221
1990s
221 births
- 2000s
2000s
377 births
- 2010s
2010s
810 births
- 2020s
2020s
652 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 810 births (20% of all-time use).
How Linden compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Linden's total volume
Linden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Linden by state
Where Linden concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 209 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 90 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 86 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 58 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 44 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 42 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 36 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 29 | 0.7% |
California share of Linden's total US births 5.1%
Even split
209 of 4,102 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Linden appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linden? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 4,102 babies named Linden. Today it holds rank #1543 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 129 births.
When was Linden most popular? ▼
Linden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 810 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Linden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Linden are California (209 births), Texas (90 births), New York (86 births).
Is Linden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Linden is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,102 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,998 births.
How long has the name Linden been used? ▼
Linden has been recorded in Social Security data since 1889, spanning 137 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Linden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lincoln, Linwood, Lindsey, Linus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Linden's data
- Linden's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (810 total births) through the 2020s (652) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Lindens (209 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Linden
Nearby Names Like Linden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linden
Lincoln Boy
#73 104,918 births
Linwood Boy
#6838 12,776 births
Lindsey Boy
#9901 7,735 births
Linus Boy
#1423 5,342 births
Lindsay Boy
5,136 births
Compare Linden side by side: Linden vs Lincoln Linden vs Linwood Linden vs Lindsey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Linden
Nickolas #1542
39,356 births · Peak 1998
Sammy #1544
43,382 births · Peak 1947
Phineas #1541
2,803 births · Peak 2016
Mendel #1545
2,942 births · Peak 2024
Virgil #1540
72,009 births · Peak 1921
Jonathon #1546
65,612 births · Peak 1990
Khyson #1539
705 births · Peak 2023
Slater #1547
2,378 births · Peak 2025
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Linden: #1543 Unisex Name - 4,102 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linden. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Linden draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.