Lindol
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "bearer of the banner".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Lindol. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lindol today is around 120 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lindol births was 1935 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lindol. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lindol is about 120 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lindols were born before 1916.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lindol. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1935
6 babies that year
Average age
120
years old
1935 SSA rank
#3,480
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Lindol: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lindol by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lindol during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lindol
The name Lindol is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is derived from the Etruscan word "lint", meaning "river", and "dol", meaning "valley". Thus, the name Lindol likely referred to a person who lived in a valley near a river or a settlement located in such a geographic area.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lindol can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in an Etruscan funerary inscription found in the city of Cerveteri. This suggests that the name was in use among the Etruscan nobility or affluent classes during that time period.
In the 3rd century BCE, a famous Etruscan military leader named Lindol Velthur is mentioned in several Ancient Roman historical accounts for his role in leading a coalition of Etruscan cities against the expanding Roman Republic. Although ultimately defeated, his exploits were chronicled by writers such as Livy and Polybius.
During the early medieval period, the name Lindol experienced a resurgence in popularity among the Germanic tribes that settled in the former territories of the Roman Empire. One notable figure was Lindol the Ostrogoth, a chieftain who led a rebellion against the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century CE.
In the 12th century, a Lombard nobleman named Lindol Visconti played a prominent role in the political affairs of the city-state of Milan, serving as a diplomat and advisor to several dukes.
Fast forward to the Renaissance era, and a Venetian trader named Lindol Marcello is recorded as one of the first Europeans to establish trade routes with the Ming Dynasty in China, paving the way for the eventual establishment of the Silk Road.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Lindol, demonstrating its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods, despite its relatively obscure Etruscan origins.
People
Lindol + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lindol as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lindol: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lindol?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lindol going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Lindol a common name?
We classify Lindol as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lindol most popular?
The single biggest year for Lindol was 1935, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lindol is about 120 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lindol in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lindol a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lindol in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lindol still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lindol in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lindol can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lindol?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.