Linson
A unisex name of disputed origin, possibly a surname variant.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Linson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Linson today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Linson births was 1927 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Linson. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Linson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1927
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,422
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Linson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Linson from the 1920s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Linson 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 Linson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Linson
The given name Linson is an uncommon name with obscure origins. It is believed to have originated from the Old English language, likely derived from a combination of the words "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "son" meaning "son of." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to the son of someone associated with lime trees or the lime tree industry.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Linson can be traced back to the 14th century, appearing in a historic document from the county of Lincolnshire, England. However, it is difficult to find definitive information about the specific context or individual referenced.
Throughout history, the name Linson has been relatively rare, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this name. One such person was Linson Wilbur (1856-1932), an American educator and politician who served as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado from 1905 to 1907.
Another individual with this name was Linson Vickers (1891-1952), a British actor and playwright who appeared in various stage productions in London's West End during the early 20th century.
In the field of literature, Linson Worthington III (1923-1998) was an American author and journalist known for his novel "The Emerald City" published in 1968, which explored themes of urban life and social commentary.
Moving to the realm of sports, Linson Thompkins (1938-2015) was a professional basketball player who played for several teams in the NBA during the 1960s, including the St. Louis Hawks and the Detroit Pistons.
Lastly, Linson Everett (1901-1987) was a prominent architect based in New York City, responsible for designing several notable buildings and landmarks, including the Everett Tower and the Everett Memorial Library.
While the name Linson has a rich history, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries, likely due to its obscure origins and lack of widespread cultural significance.
People
Linson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Linson 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
Linson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Linson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Linson 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Linson a common name?
We classify Linson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Linson most popular?
The single biggest year for Linson was 1927, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Linson is about 13 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 Linson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Linson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Linson 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 Linson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Linson 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 Linson 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 many people share the name Linson?
Find out how many Americans are named Linson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.