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Linh

Pronunciation
[Linh]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Gentle Spirit
Origin
Vietnamese

Linh Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,503 baby girls have been named Linh. The name peaked in 1984 with 64 US births that year (rank #1714). In 2024, ranked #8201 nationally — 6,487 places below its 1984 peak.

Top States for Linh

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Linh births are: California (380), Texas (151), Louisiana (17).

Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Linh

If you like Linh's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →

4-Letter Names Starting with L

Names with Linh's exact length and starting letter: Lace, Lach, Laci, Laco, Lacy.

Quick Facts About Linh

135
Vietnamese baby names in our dictionary
71
Vietnamese female names
103
4-letter L-names in our dictionary
530
L-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Linh to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Linh against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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