Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Linwood since 1880
Babies named Linwood per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Linwood's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 61 |
| 1890s | 114 |
| 1900s | 195 |
| 1910s | 1,094 |
| 1920s | 1,813 |
| 1930s | 1,679 |
| 1940s | 2,254 |
| 1950s | 2,316 |
| 1960s | 1,398 |
| 1970s | 805 |
| 1980s | 480 |
| 1990s | 276 |
| 2000s | 147 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Linwood is a vintage English name that enjoyed its heyday in the early 20th century. First recorded in the U.S. in 1880, it reached its peak year of usage in 1910, when it was most popular among newborns. Since 1985, the name has been on a declining trajectory, and it no longer appears in the top ranks of baby names. Linwood follows the pattern of surname-as-given-name that was fashionable in the late 1800s and early 1900s, especially for boys. Despite its decline, Linwood retains a sturdy, old-fashioned charm that appeals to families seeking a rare but historically grounded name.
Linwood is an English surname and place name derived from Old English 'lin' (flax) and 'wudu' (wood), meaning 'flax wood.' It was occasionally used as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, where it peaked in popularity in the 1910s. The name follows the fashion for nature-inspired surnames as first names during that era.
Where Linwood is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Woody, Wood
Sibling names for Linwood
Names that share Linwood's style, for a brother or sister.
