How old is someone named Lina?
The average Lina is 27 years old.
Half of all living Linas are between 9 and 40.
When was Lina popular?
Lina is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2024.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 527 | 0 |
| 1910s | 883 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,014 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 707 | 150 |
| 1940s | 655 | 380 |
| 1950s | 746 | 580 |
| 1960s | 909 | 800 |
| 1970s | 1,050 | 990 |
| 1980s | 1,378 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 1,725 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 2,516 | 2,500 |
| 2010s | 3,441 | 3,400 |
| 2020s | 2,942 | 2,900 |
How many Linas are still alive?
About 15,000 Linas are alive in the US today. That's 76% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Lina since 1880.
Most Linas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lina?
About one in three living Linas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Lina an old name?
Not really. Lina is younger than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lina will be 31 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Lina a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Linas are women.
Names the same age as Lina
NAME TWIN
Lina's name twin is Eliseo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Eliseo's age curve is the closest match to Lina's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Lina
How old is the average Lina?
The average Lina in the US is 27 years old. The median is 20, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lina?
About 15,000 Linas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lina most popular?
In 2024, when about 530 baby girls were named Lina.
Is Lina a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 36% of living Linas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this