Ling Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationling / lɪŋChinese; English
Meaning
Chinese: delicate; English: a diminutive form of names ending in -ling
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Ling is often associated with beauty and grace. It is commonly used as a given name for girls. In English, the suffix -ling is used to denote a smaller or younger version of something, often used in affectionate terms. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its pleasant sound and meaning.
Trend Summary
The name Ling has seen fluctuating popularity, particularly within Asian communities in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lingling
International Variants
- Ling (Chinese)
- Lina (Spanish)
- Lynn (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ling was first seen in the United States in 1977. Ling has ranked as high as #1106 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Ling has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ling (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |