Linden
How to say it: LIN-den · /ˈlɪndən/
From Old English and German, referring to the linden (lime) tree; a nature surname used as a given name.
Linden was the 933rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 210 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #994 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #933 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 210 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,499 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #994 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rooted as a tree name, Linden is climbing and has done its best in the 2020s. At its peak today, it may ease downward slightly during the period ahead.
What goes with it
Leafy and soft across two even syllables, it carries a nature mood. Rowan stands beside it in style, while Lindy works as a short form.
Nicknames
- Lin
- Lindy
- Den
Honouring a Linden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Linden is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Linden
- Linden Ashby (born 1960)American actor
- Linden Hall (born 1991)Australian athletics competitor
- Linden Vey (born 1991)Canadian ice hockey player
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