Find out how popular the first name Linwood has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Linwood by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Linwood is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Linwood.

The history of the first name Linwood

Linwood is an English name with origins dating back to the early medieval period. It is a combination of two Old English words, "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "wudu" meaning "wood." The name essentially refers to a lime tree grove or a wooded area dominated by lime trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Linwood appear in various English records and documents from the 11th and 12th centuries, often used as a place name or a surname. One of the earliest known individuals with the given name Linwood was Linwood de Lyndewode, a 14th-century English canon lawyer and Bishop of St. David's in Wales, who lived from around 1350 to 1424.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Linwood Holliday, an English military officer and politician who served as Governor of St. Christopher (now St. Kitts) in the West Indies from 1693 to 1700. He played a significant role in the defense of the island against French attacks during the War of the Grand Alliance.

In the realm of literature, Linwood Barclay is a contemporary Canadian novelist and author of several bestselling thrillers. Born in 1955, he is known for works such as "No Time for Goodbye," "Fear the Worst," and "Broken Promise."

The name Linwood also has a connection to the American Civil War. Linwood Omans was a Union Army soldier who served in the 10th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment during the conflict. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Shiloh in 1862, where he was wounded.

In the world of sports, Linwood Ferguson was a professional basketball player from the United States. Born in 1936, he played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Detroit Pistons and the St. Louis Hawks in the 1960s.

While the name Linwood has its roots in Old English, it has maintained a modest level of popularity over the centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries. It remains a unique and distinctive name with a rich historical background.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Linwood was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Linwood, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!