Holding steady.
Popularity of Lindbergh since 1925
Babies named Lindbergh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 246 |
| 1930s | 139 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lindbergh is a rare given name derived from a German and Swedish surname, meaning 'linden hill' or 'lime tree mountain.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1925, but its brief peak of popularity came in 1927, exactly coinciding with Charles Lindbergh's historic solo transatlantic flight. That year remains the name's highest point of recorded usage, though it never entered the top 1000 nationally. By contrast, the name has followed a stable trajectory since the 1920s, remaining extremely uncommon in each subsequent decade, with no significant revival. Its concentration in the 1920s reflects the intense public fascination with the aviator, but the name never spread widely as a first name. No top states are associated with Lindbergh; it is a truly rare choice.
Lindbergh is a surname of German and Swedish origin. The German form combines 'linde' meaning 'lime tree' or 'linden' with 'berg' meaning 'mountain' or 'hill.' The Swedish form similarly derives from 'lind' (lime tree) and 'berg' (mountain). The name gained prominence as a given name primarily in the United States following the solo transatlantic flight of aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1927, though its use as a first name has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lindbergh
Names that share Lindbergh's style, for a brother or sister.
