Lundyn
Of modern origin, possibly an Anglicized form of London.
Name Census estimates that about 952 living Americans carry the first name Lundyn. It is a predominantly female name (99.4% of registrations). The average person named Lundyn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lundyn births was 2011 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lundyn. 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
952
~ 1 in 360,036 Americans
Peak year
2011
81 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2008 SSA rank
#6,522
Tracked since 1992
Gender
Gender distribution for Lundyn
Out of the 962 babies given the name Lundyn since 1880, 99.4% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Lundyn as a male name
- Ranked #11,998 in 2008
- 6 male births in 2008
- Peak: 2008 (6 births)
Lundyn as a female name
- Ranked #6,522 in 2024
- 18 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (81 births)
Popularity
Lundyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lundyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 505 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lundyn 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 Lundyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lundyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Michigan recorded the most babies named Lundyn, while Virginia, Ohio, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lundyn
The name Lundyn has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the words "lund" meaning a grove or small wood, and "dyn" meaning a hill or elevated place. It is believed to have originated in the Anglo-Saxon period, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD, in the areas that now comprise parts of England.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lundyn can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century. The chronicle references a place called "Lundyn-burg," which is widely believed to refer to the city of London.
In the 11th century, the name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Several entries in the Domesday Book record individuals with the name Lundyn, suggesting it was in use as a personal name during this time.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Lundyn was a Saxon nobleman who lived in the late 10th century. While records of his life are scarce, he is mentioned in a charter from the reign of King Ethelred the Unready, granting him lands in the region of Wessex.
Another individual with the name Lundyn was a monk who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his work as a scribe and illuminator, contributing to the creation of several beautifully illustrated manuscripts that are still preserved in various libraries and collections.
In the 13th century, a woman named Lundyn de Wodestock was a prominent figure in the city of Oxford. She was a benefactor and patron of the arts, known for her generous support of local churches and educational institutions.
During the Renaissance period, a painter named Lundyn Holbein was active in the 16th century. While not as renowned as his more famous relative, Hans Holbein the Younger, Lundyn Holbein's works can be found in several private collections and regional galleries.
In the 17th century, a playwright named Lundyn Marlowe achieved some recognition for his contributions to the Elizabethan theater. Although his works have been largely overshadowed by those of his contemporaries, such as William Shakespeare, a few of his plays were performed and published during his lifetime.
People
Lundyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lundyn 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
Lundyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lundyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 952 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lundyn 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 360,036 US residents.
Is Lundyn a common name?
We classify Lundyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 962 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lundyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Lundyn was 2011, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lundyn is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lundyn a female name?
Yes, 99.4% of people registered as Lundyn in the SSA data are female. 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.