Lin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Lin \lin\ is pronounced lin. It is of Chinese and English origin. Family name in Chinese. In English, short form for names like Linden and Linette.

For more information, see also related names Linda and Lynn.

Baby names that sound like Lin are Lina, Lyn and Linn. Other similar baby names are Win, Lia, Lib, Lil, Lind, Liv, Liz and Min.

Lin is a popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Lin. Click here to compare Lin with related baby names.