Sam Lin Name Origin
/Sam Lin/-
American (Mixed) 40%
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Singaporean (Chinese) 30%
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Taiwanese (Chinese) 30%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sam
- Last Name: Lin
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Sam Lin' combines a common Western given name 'Sam' with a Chinese surname 'Lin'. 'Sam' is often a short form of Samuel or Samson, popular in English-speaking countries. 'Lin' is a common Chinese surname, especially among Han Chinese communities in Taiwan, Singapore, and China. The name suggests a cultural blend, likely in a multicultural or Chinese diaspora context.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Sam each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).