Name Meaning & Origin
"An English surname from Old English, a variant of Lyndon."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Linden is an English given name referring to the Linden tree. In the United States, the name was somewhat popular as a boys name from the 1930s to the 1960s. Linden reached a peak in popularity in 1947 as the 921st most popular boys name in the Social Security Administration's list of most popular boys names, but currently it is not included in the list. The name has never been on the top 1000 names list for girls. In Canada, Linden was included in the Vital Statistics Agency's list of top 100 most popular boys names from 2003 to 2005.
Linden is an English given name referring to the Linden tree. In the United States, the name was somewhat popular as a boys name from the 1930s to the 1960s. Linden reached a peak in popularity in 1947 as the 921st most popular boys name in the Social Security Administration's list of most popular boys names, but currently it is not included in the list. The name has never been on the top 1000 names list for girls. In Canada, Linden was included in the Vital Statistics Agency's list of top 100 most popular boys names from 2003 to 2005.
Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.
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Root element "Linden" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An English surname from Old English, a variant of Lyndon.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5,889 people named Linden in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 187 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Linden is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 8.
Linden is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 67% male and 33% female.
Approximately 5,889 people in the United States are named Linden. The name peaked in 2021 with 187 recorded uses.
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