2,815births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2010Peak · British Columbia
#2256United States 2025
Linden is a girl name family recorded 2,815 times in 3 countries since 1945. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2256 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2010, at 19.2 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Lynden (Alberta).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Linden
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden | English | 1,998 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2256 | 2022 | ▲ 16 % |
| Linden | English | 21 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2016 | – |
| Lynden | English | 780 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4067 | 2020 | ▲ 63 % |
| Lynden | English | 11 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2010 | – |
| Lynden | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2020 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Linden ↔ Lynden — spelling variant
Questions about Linden
How popular is the name Linden?
In 2025 it ranked #2256 in the United States. Official registers record 2,815 births across 3 countries.
What is Linden in other languages?
Lynden (English).
When was Linden most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2010, at 19.2 births per 100,000.
Is Linden a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Linden is a girl name.