Lindell
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Lindell since 1913 — 2,792 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lindell
Lindell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 2,792 American babies have been named Lindell — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1949, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lindell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lindell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,394 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,438 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #13,344 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,599 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,613 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,312 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,306 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,308 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,526 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,451 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,238 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,731 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,814 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,165 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,692 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,569 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,231 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,910 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,169 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,180 |
| 1965 | — | — | 32 | #1,369 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,079 | 42 | #1,222 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,308 | 34 | #1,301 |
| 1950 | 23 | #2,029 | 47 | #1,034 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,549 | 30 | #1,216 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,873 | 45 | #957 |
| 1935 | — | — | 33 | #1,154 |
| 1930 | — | — | 30 | #1,318 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,438 | 18 | #1,909 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,415 | 21 | #1,728 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,251 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lindell mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Lindell in 2025?
Lindell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lindell?
2,792 babies have been named Lindell in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lindell most popular?
Lindell peaked in 1949, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Lindell a boy or girl name?
Lindell is used for both: about 13% of babies named Lindell have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Lindell rising or falling?
Lindell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.