Boy Name · Surname Origin
Linden
Linden means “Lime tree”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Linden is a boy baby name of Surname origin, meaning "Lime tree". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Linden often also consider Lynden.
Linden meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lime tree
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Linden to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Linden as L·I·N·D·E·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Linden is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Linden variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lindena, Lindene, Lindeny, Linde.
- Nicknames: Lin and L.
- Middle names: Pair Linden with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Linden middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lynden, Landen, Linton, Lindon, Landon — full picks on the sibling names for Linden guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Linden? Browse our names like Linden guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Linden
What does the name Linden mean?
Linden means "Lime tree" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Linden is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Linden?
Linden originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Linden?
Linden has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Linden a boy's or girl's name?
Linden is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Linden in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Linden sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Linden?
Names that share Linden's sound and style include Lynden, Landen, Linton, Lindon, Landon.
What middle names pair well with Linden?
Good middle-name fits for Linden pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Linden is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Linden is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Linden?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Linden share its rhythm without rhyming — Lynden, Landen, Linton all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.