Lin
Meaning of Lin
The name Lin is a unisex name that has its origins in Chinese Mandarin. It is pronounced as "LEEN" in Chinese Mandarin and "LIN" in American English. The name has variations such as Lynn. In terms of popularity, the name Lin has been given to a varying number of newborns in the United States over the years. While it ranked as low as 7132 in 1986, it reached its peak at 4740 in 1980. The name has remained relatively consistent throughout the years, with an average occurrence of around 10 for each year listed. Overall, Lin is a versatile and timeless name that can be suitable for both boys and girls.
Pronunciation
Chinese Mandarin
- Pronunced as LEEN (/lin/)
American English
- Pronunced as LIN (/lɪn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Lin
| Lin Dan is a Chinese former professional badminton player who is widely considered the greatest of all time, having won numerous major titles including two Olympic gold medals. |
| Lin Yutang was a versatile Chinese inventor, linguist, novelist, philosopher, and translator known for his informal writing style in both Chinese and English and his translations of classic Chinese texts into English. |
| Lin Zexu, also known as Yuanfu, was a Chinese politician and philosopher known for his role in the First Opium War of 1839–42. |
| Lin and Larry Pardey were renowned sailors and writers who circumnavigated the world in engine-free boats, inspiring others to embrace small boat sailing. |
| Lin Chi-ling is a Taiwanese actress and model. |
| Lin Gengxin, also known as Kenny Lin, is a Chinese actor who gained fame for his role in Scarlet Heart and has starred in several box office hits and television series. |
| Lin Yun, also known as Jelly Lin, is a Chinese actress famous for her role in the 2016 film The Mermaid. |
| Lin Yu-chun is a Taiwanese singer known for his countertenor singing voice and gained fame from appearing on the talent show One Million Star. |
| Lin Chih-chieh is a Taiwanese professional basketball player known for his impressive career with the Taiwan Beer club and his Amis descent. |
| Lin Gaoyuan is a Chinese table tennis player who won the Asian Cup in 2017 and was part of the gold medal-winning Chinese teams at the World Team Championships in 2018 and 2022. |
| Lin Fengmian, a pioneering Chinese painter known for blending Chinese and Western styles and for his contributions to Chinese art education. |
| Lin Shih-chia is a Taiwanese competitive archer who has won four medals in major international competitions including the Summer Universiade, World Championships, and the Summer Olympics. |
| Lin Liguo was the alleged leader of Project 571, a coup plot against Chinese Communist Party chairman Mao Zedong and the son of Chinese marshal Lin Biao. |
| Lin Ming-chen is a Taiwanese politician who served as a member of the Legislative Yuan and as magistrate of Nantou County. |
| Lin Fei-fan is a Taiwanese activist known for leading the Sunflower Student Movement and later joining the Democratic Progressive Party. |
