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Linden

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Pronounced LIHN-duhn /ˈlɪn.dən/Medium

Meaning: Linden treeMedium

In 30 seconds: Linden is an English nature name taken from the linden tree.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLinden tree
U.S. rank (2024)#2540 → Stable
2024 U.S. births70 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,917

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219452024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Linden draws directly from the linden tree, a graceful shade tree long admired in Europe. As a given name it carries that leafy, natural image, and it is used for girls as well as boys. The meaning is plain and pleasant, grounded in the tree itself.

Its soft two-syllable sound suits the current taste for nature names with a gentle ring. Bearers such as the actor Linden Ashby and the Olympic equestrian Linden Wiesman show the name in real use.

Did you know? Linden likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Linden — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Linden Ashby (1960–present)
    American actor, Mortal Kombat and Teen Wolf.
  • ★Linden Wiesman (1975–present)
    American equestrian, 2000 Olympic team eventing bronze.

If you like Linden…

Linnea— Another botanical girl's name with a soft, leafy feel like Linden.
Laurel— A fellow tree-and-plant nature name with the same gentle character.
Willow— A tree name sharing Linden's natural, flowing appeal for girls.
Lindy— Shares Linden's 'Lind-' opening in a softer diminutive form.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Linden mean?

Linden is usually explained as meaning 'linden tree' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Linden?

It's commonly said LIHN-duhn /ˈlɪn.dən/.

Is Linden a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Linden is used as a girl name.

How popular is Linden?

In 2024, Linden ranked #2540 in the U.S. for girls, with 70 births recorded.