Linder
Every Linder since 1932 — 314 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linder
Linder is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1932, 314 American babies have been named Linder. Its peak came in 1949, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Linder stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linder year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1965 | 9 | #4,684 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,064 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,587 | — | — |
| 1950 | 23 | #2,030 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,280 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linder in 2025?
Linder did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Linder?
314 babies have been named Linder in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linder most popular?
Linder peaked in 1949, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Linder a boy or girl name?
Linder is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linder rising or falling?
Linder has been roughly stable over the past decade.