How Many People Are Named Lina?
Complete statistics for the name Lina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lina, a very rare female name, is held by just 14,343 people in the US, making up 1 in 23,007 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2024, it's clear Lina is a modern choice, with nearly half of those named under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 18,908 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lina Through the Generations
Lina's journey through the generations shows a recent surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 530 births. The average age of those named Lina is 47, indicating a younger generation embracing this name. Among them, 8,914 are under 30, 3,993 are between 30 and 60, and 6,001 are over 60, reflecting a name that's both nostalgic and forward-looking.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lina's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lina
How Many People Have the Name Lina?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 615 people in the United States currently share the name Lina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 538,942 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lina a Common or Rare Name?
Lina is classified as Very 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 Lina Mean?
Lina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lina Most Popular?
The name Lina reached peak popularity in 2024, with 530 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Lina?
Approximately 615 people named Lina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 615. That works out to roughly 1 in 538,942 Americans.
Is Lina a rare name?
Lina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 538,942 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lina mean?
Lina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lina more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lina are male and 100% are female.
When was Lina most popular?
Lina peaked in 2024 with 530 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.