Holding steady.
Popularity of Lindberg since 1926
Babies named Lindberg per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 73 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lindberg is a Swedish surname-turned-given name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in the wake of Charles Lindbergh's historic flight. It was first recorded in American data in 1926 and saw its highest usage in 1927, the same year Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St. Louis. Although it never cracked the top 1000, the name has persisted at a low, stable level according to the most recent 2025 figures. Its relatively low usage suggests a niche appeal for parents seeking a Scandinavian surname style with historical flight connections. Since it is a modern adoption as a first name, its trajectory has been stable without significant revival.
Lindberg is a Swedish surname derived from the elements "lind," meaning "linden tree," and "berg," meaning "mountain." It was borne by the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh (spelled with an 'h'), whose transatlantic flight in 1927 brought the name into use as a given name. The given name reportedly peaked in the late 1920s and has since become rare in North America.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Berry, Berg
Variants: Lindbergh, Linberg
Sibling names for Lindberg
Names that share Lindberg's style, for a brother or sister.
