Ling Name Popularity and Statistics
Ling is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ling?
Ling is spelled L-I-N-G. The name has 4 letters.
Ling Popularity in 2024
Rank#12,161
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 552 places to #12,161 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ling Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1983 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2010 | Girls | 10 | #10,451 |
| 2006 | Girls | 8 | #12,420 |
| 2004 | Girls | 10 | #9,892 |
| 2002 | Girls | 6 | #13,595 |
| 2000 | Girls | 9 | #9,874 |
| 1999 | Girls | 5 | #14,411 |
| 1998 | Girls | 6 | #12,426 |
| 1996 | Girls | 6 | #11,807 |
| 1994 | Girls | 7 | #10,569 |
| 1992 | Girls | 8 | #9,491 |
| 1991 | Boys | 7 | #6,519 |
| 1990 | Girls | 10 | #7,880 |
| 1989 | Girls | 6 | #10,847 |
| 1989 | Boys | 5 | #7,905 |
| 1988 | Girls | 6 | #10,386 |
| 1987 | Girls | 7 | #8,778 |
| 1986 | Girls | 7 | #8,523 |
| 1985 | Girls | 8 | #7,563 |
| 1984 | Girls | 7 | #8,153 |
| 1983 | Girls | 7 | #8,047 |
When Was Ling Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1981 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #5,254
2010 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #10,451
2004 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #9,892
1990 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #7,880
Where Ling Ranked Highest in 2010
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,155 | 6 |