Lin Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Lin is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lin has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3440th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2516th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1818th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4091st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9270th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12269th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12223rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4250th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2267th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6305th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8802nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9976th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11564th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lin"
"Lin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3440th of 7545 | 91 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2516th of 6773 | 168 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1818th of 7552 | 354 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4091st of 10718 | 103 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9270th of 16616 | 40 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12269th of 24088 | 54 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12223rd of 23106 | 48 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4250th of 9204 | 81 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2267th of 12526 | 452 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6305th of 19264 | 118 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8802nd of 27321 | 119 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9976th of 35406 | 159 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11564th of 30306 | 93 |
Regional Popularity of "Lin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2124th/2124 |
- |
100.00% 1764th/1764 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4191st/4191 |
- |
100.00% 4376th/4376 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 3811th/3811 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.