Lindon
An Old English name meaning "linden tree settlement".
Name Census estimates that about 815 living Americans carry the first name Lindon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lindon today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lindon births was 1955 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lindon. 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.
People living today
815
~ 1 in 420,557 Americans
Peak year
1955
25 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,055
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Lindon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lindon from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 151 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Lindon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lindon 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 Lindon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lindons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lindon
The name Lindon is a variant of the English name Linden, which is derived from the Old English word "linden," meaning "lime tree." The lime tree holds significant importance in Germanic folklore and mythology, often symbolizing protection, healing, and strength.
Lindon is believed to have originated in the early medieval period, around the 5th to 10th centuries, when Old English names were commonly used among the Anglo-Saxon population in what is now England and parts of northern Europe. The name may also have roots in the Old Norse language, where it was spelled as "Lindunn."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lindon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Several individuals with the name Lindon or variations such as Lindun were listed as landowners or tenants in various regions of the country.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Lindon de Bassingham served as a sheriff and royal administrator under King Henry II of England. He played a crucial role in the administration of the Exchequer, responsible for collecting and managing royal revenues.
During the 13th century, a Benedictine monk named Lindon of Bury St. Edmunds gained recognition for his scholarship and contributions to the monastic community. He authored several theological treatises and served as a prominent figure within the abbey's intellectual circles.
In the 15th century, a French nobleman named Lindon de Vaudreuil was a prominent military leader during the Hundred Years' War. He fought alongside Joan of Arc and was instrumental in several significant battles against the English forces.
Another notable individual named Lindon was a 17th-century Dutch explorer and cartographer, Lindon van der Linden. He was among the first Europeans to explore and map parts of the Australian coastline, contributing valuable knowledge to the era's geographical understanding.
While the name Lindon has seen relatively limited usage throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and meaningful choice, often associated with nature, strength, and a connection to the ancient Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultures.
People
Lindon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lindon 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
Lindon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lindon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 815 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lindon 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 420,557 US residents.
Is Lindon a common name?
We classify Lindon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,206 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lindon most popular?
The single biggest year for Lindon was 1955, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lindon is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lindon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lindon 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.
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.