Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Lindon since 1913
Babies named Lindon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lindon's real moment was 1927.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 106 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 151 |
| 1960s | 97 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Lindon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913 and reached its peak popularity in 1927. By 2025, it ranked 8,243 with a frequency of about 1 in 189,786 births. Its trajectory has remained stable over recent decades, indicating a consistent but rare choice. While it never broke into top state rankings, Lindon evokes a classic English surname feel, similar to Lyndon or Linden. The name's quiet endurance reflects a niche appeal for parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon name with a naturalistic meaning rooted in the linden tree.
Lindon is a locational surname derived from place names in England, such as Lindon in Lincolnshire, which comes from the Old English elements 'lind' (lime tree, linden tree) and 'dun' (hill). As a given name, it gained modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, likely influenced by the surname tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lindy
Sibling names for Lindon
Names that share Lindon's style, for a brother or sister.
