Linton
Every Linton since 1883 — 2,360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linton
Linton 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 1883, 2,360 American babies have been named Linton. Its peak came in 1922, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Linton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,695 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,294 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,405 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,371 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,600 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,561 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,327 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,690 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,717 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,339 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,694 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,452 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,247 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,469 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,023 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,862 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,166 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,881 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,983 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,188 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,598 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,773 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,043 |
| 1960 | 31 | #1,452 |
| 1955 | 30 | #1,409 |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,197 |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,365 |
| 1940 | 37 | #1,086 |
| 1935 | 30 | #1,242 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,382 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,612 |
| 1920 | 39 | #1,148 |
| 1915 | 22 | #1,489 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,745 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,341 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #890 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Linton
- Linton Kwesi Johnson Writer · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linton in 2025?
Linton 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 Linton?
2,360 babies have been named Linton in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linton most popular?
Linton peaked in 1922, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Linton a boy or girl name?
Linton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linton rising or falling?
Linton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Linton?
Well-known people named Linton include Linton Kwesi Johnson (writer).