Declining since 2017, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Lynden since 1915
Babies named Lynden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 36 |
| 1920s | 0 | 78 |
| 1930s | 0 | 78 |
| 1940s | 5 | 159 |
| 1950s | 21 | 131 |
| 1960s | 0 | 96 |
| 1970s | 0 | 35 |
| 1980s | 34 | 84 |
| 1990s | 51 | 124 |
| 2000s | 130 | 217 |
| 2010s | 331 | 329 |
| 2020s | 208 | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Lynden is a modern unisex name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1915. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, but has been falling in use since 2017. Currently, about 1 in 74,264 newborns are named Lynden, placing it at rank 4,396 in 2025. The name's appeal likely lies in its soft, gender-neutral sound and similarity to place-name surnames. It has charted primarily in the 2010s, though without a strong revival pattern. Lynden remains a rare but recognizable choice, fitting alongside other surname-style names like Logan and Jordan.
Lynden is most likely a modern coinage or a variant of the surname-derived given names Linden or Lyndon. It may also be a respelling of the Dutch surname Lynden, from a place name meaning 'lime tree hill'. As a given name, it emerged in the early 20th century and has seen occasional use for both boys and girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyn, Denny
Sibling names for Lynden
Names that share Lynden's style, for a brother or sister.
