Linden
Unisex name · Germanic · pronounced LIN-dun
Verified name
What does Linden mean?
Linden tree
Origin and language
Germanic, Old English
Language family: English|German
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 809 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2664 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Lindy
Variant: Lyndon, Lindon
Related: Linnea, Lyndon
Using Linden across cultures
Sacred tree name in Slavic and Germanic folklore.
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