Linden

Linden is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 183 babies in the United States.

Linden at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Linden

Linden belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Linden first appears in Social Security records in 1889 and has been given to 5,889 babies since 1880, including 183 in 2024.

Linden in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Babies named Linden in 2024
183
Total since 1880
5,889

Linden in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Linden in 2025
8
Total since 1996
332

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Linden mean?

The meaning of Linden is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Linden a boy or girl name?

Linden is a unisex name. In 2024, 183 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Linden?

Linden comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Linden?

Linden is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1889 and has been given to 5,889 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].