Lyndall
A feminine name of English origin meaning "linden valley".
Name Census estimates that about 340 living Americans carry the first name Lyndall. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 67.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Lyndall today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyndall births was 1943 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyndall. 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 Lyndall is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lyndalls were born before 1962.
People living today
340
~ 1 in 1,008,101 Americans
Peak year
1943
32 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1970 SSA rank
#4,540
Tracked since 1901
Gender
Gender distribution for Lyndall
Lyndall is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 905 total registrations, 296 (32.7%) were male and 609 (67.3%) were female.
Lyndall as a male name
- Ranked #4,540 in 1970
- 6 male births in 1970
- Peak: 1961 (20 births)
Lyndall as a female name
- Ranked #7,687 in 1968
- 5 female births in 1968
- Peak: 1943 (19 births)
Popularity
Lyndall: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lyndall from the 1900s through to the 1970s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 195 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyndall 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 Lyndall during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lyndalls live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyndall
The name Lyndall has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the combination of two words: "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "halh" meaning "nook" or "hollow." It essentially translates to "lime tree hollow" or "a secluded place where lime trees grow." This name emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century.
Lyndall was initially a surname or a place name before it became a given name. It was likely used to refer to individuals who lived near or were associated with a particular location known for its lime trees. Over time, the name transitioned from being a descriptive surname to a personal name, particularly popular among English-speaking communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lyndall can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and census data compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions "Lyndall" as a place name, suggesting its use as a surname or topographical identifier during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lyndall. One of the most famous was Lyndall Gordon (1949-), a British writer and biographer known for her works on literary figures such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Virginia Woolf, and T.S. Eliot. Another prominent figure was Lyndall Urwick (1891-1983), a British management consultant and pioneer in the field of organizational theory.
In the realm of literature, the name Lyndall gained prominence through the character Lyndall in the novel "The Story of an African Farm" by Olive Schreiner, published in 1883. This fictional character became a symbol of feminist ideals and independent thought during the late 19th century.
Other notable individuals with the name Lyndall include Lyndall Barbour (1944-), a former Canadian politician and member of the House of Commons, and Lyndall Freker (1954-), an Australian Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1972 Munich Olympics.
While the name Lyndall has ancient roots and a rich history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other English names. However, its unique meaning and connection to nature have made it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with an intriguing backstory.
People
Lyndall + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lyndall 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
Lyndall: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyndall?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 340 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyndall 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 1,008,101 US residents.
Is Lyndall a common name?
We classify Lyndall as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 905 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyndall most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyndall was 1943, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyndall is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lyndall a female name?
Yes, 67.3% of people registered as Lyndall 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.