Lindon
Every Lindon since 1913 — 1,215 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lindon
Lindon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,653 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,215 American babies have been named Lindon. Its peak came in 1955, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Lindon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lindon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,653 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,091 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,395 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,777 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,858 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,978 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,201 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,561 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,563 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,353 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,798 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,350 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,350 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,577 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,926 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,514 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,630 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,737 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,245 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,086 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,333 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,315 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,295 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,758 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,638 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,234 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,549 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,857 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,158 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,533 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,761 |
| 1960 | 19 | #1,889 |
| 1955 | 25 | #1,561 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,986 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,827 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,140 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,342 |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,910 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,047 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,880 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,739 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lindon in 2025?
Lindon ranked #8,653 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lindon?
1,215 babies have been named Lindon in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lindon most popular?
Lindon peaked in 1955, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Lindon a boy or girl name?
Lindon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lindon rising or falling?
Lindon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.