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Why parents love Linden- The linden tree has heart-shaped leaves — nature's love letter.
- Berlin's most famous boulevard is Unter den Linden.
- Two syllables with a gentle, natural sound: LIN-den.
- The linden represents love in Slavic mythology.
- It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Linden
linden treeheart-shapedBerlinUnter den LindenSlavicloveblossomsboulevard
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Origin & history of Linden
Old English linde (linden/lime tree)
→ English Linden
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English / Germanic roots
Linden is the English name for the beloved European tree known for heart-shaped leaves and fragrant blossoms. Berlin's famous Unter den Linden boulevard is named for its linden trees. In Slavic mythology, the linden tree represents love and protection. The name works for any gender.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: The tree has been named since Old English; given-name usage is modern.
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Today
Linden remains a beloved choice, ranking #1627 in the US. 5,889 babies have been named Linden since 1889.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Linden?
2024
peak year
Linden reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 113 babies received the name (ranked #1548). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1627), with about 178 babies given the name annually. Linden's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 5,889 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
113
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,548)
(ranked #1,548)
178
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,780
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
5,889
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Linden4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
Linden's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — heart-shaped nurturing. People named Linden tend to be gentle, loving, and gifted at providing shade for everyone.
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Provides shade for everyone✦
Heart-shaped love◈
Berlin-boulevard elegance◎
Fragrant presence♡
Slavic-love depthL3
I9
N5
D4
E5
N5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Linden🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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