Lin Name Origin
/Lin/-
Chinese (Han Chinese) 70% -
Singaporean (Chinese Singaporean) 20%
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Malaysian (Chinese Malaysian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Lin
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name 'Lin' is of Chinese origin, commonly used as a surname and sometimes as a given name. It means 'forest' in Chinese and is prevalent among Han Chinese communities and in regions with Chinese diaspora.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Lin each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).