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Linden

♂ Boy

Pronounced LIN-duhn /ˈlɪn.dən/Medium

Meaning: From the English word for the linden (lime) tree, used as a surname and given name; ultimately from Old English lind "lime tree."Medium

In 30 seconds: Linden comes from the English word for the linden, or lime, tree, ultimately from Old English lind.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word for the linden (lime) tree, used as a surname and given name; ultimately from Old English lind "lime tree."
U.S. rank (2025)#1415 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births129 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518892025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name is botanical at heart: the Old English lind named the lime tree, and 'linden' became both a surname and a given name from it. As a first name it carries the calm, leafy image of the tree itself. The path from word to surname to first name is a common one in English naming.

It has a soft, even two-syllable sound that pairs the nature theme with a settled, surname-like feel. Parents drawn to tree names tend to like its quiet, grounded quality.

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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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 LIN-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 boy name.

How popular is Linden?

In 2024, Linden ranked #1548 in the U.S. for boys, with 113 births recorded.

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