Linden is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Linden in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
About the Name Linden
Linden is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 36 places over five years. Its high point was #1010 in 1997, and it now sits at #2264. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Linden is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Linden
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Linden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Linden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Linden has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 36 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1010 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Linden is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Linden include: Harry van der Linden — Harry van der Linden is a Dutch philosopher and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Butler University.; Desiree Linden — Desiree "Des" Nicole Linden is an American long-distance runner, author, and podcaster..
Linden does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Lindens in the wild.
10
UK babies named Linden (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 36 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Linden
Likely around 1 other Linden in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Linden
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Linden Bart Bateman was an American politician who was a Republican Idaho State Representative from 2010 until 2016, representing District 33 in the B seat. He served five terms in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1977 until 1986.
Harry van der Linden is a Dutch philosopher and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Butler University. He is known for his works on Kantian ethics and is the editor of Radical Philosophy Review.
Desiree "Des" Nicole Linden is an American long-distance runner, author, and podcaster. She represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics women's marathon.