How Many People Are Named Lien?

Complete statistics for the name Lien: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lien
Rare
Vietnamese

Lien means 'lotus' in Vietnamese, symbolizing purity and grace. Only 512 people named Lien live in the US today, making up just 1 in 644,122 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 34 births.

~6,733
Living in US
1 in 49,228
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lotus
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Graceful Pensive Refined
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Lien may possess qualities of a natural leader.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

190,212
Worldwide Bearers
#5,511
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
155,183
🇨🇳 China
10,368
🇺🇸 United States
9,016
🇧🇪 Belgium
5,198
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,755
🇨🇦 Canada
1,573
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,073
🇳🇱 Netherlands
826
🇨🇺 Cuba
689
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
679

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (1%)
♀ Female
506 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
123
Would be under 30 (23%)
402
Would be 30–60 (77%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 525 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lien Through the Generations

Lien, a name that carries the elegance of a lotus flower, has seen its peak in the US during 1982 with 34 births. Today, there are 512 individuals bearing this name, reflecting a very rare presence among American names. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant majority aged 30-60, indicating a generation gap where younger parents might be less inclined to choose this classic yet distinctive name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 100
Texas 10
Louisiana 6

✨ Similar Names to Lien

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lien's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Lien

How Many People Have the Name Lien?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,733 people in the United States currently share the name Lien. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,228 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Lien a Common or Rare Name?

Lien is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lien Mean?

Lien means "lotus" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lien in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Lien Most Popular?

The name Lien reached peak popularity in 1982, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lien?

Approximately 6,733 people named Lien live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,733. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,228 Americans.

Is Lien a rare name?

Lien is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,228 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lien mean?

Lien means "lotus" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Lien more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Lien are male and 99% are female.

When was Lien most popular?

Lien peaked in 1982 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,733
All-Time Births6,733
1 in X1 in 49,228
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1982
World Rank#5,511
Male %1%
Female %99%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.