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At a Glance: Name: Lyndon – Meaning: linden-tree hill – Origin: English (place name/surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Lyndon traces back to English place-name and surname roots, literally meaning "linden-tree hill." It's been recorded in U.S. baby name data continuously since 1904, giving it over a century of documented use rather than being a recent invention. If you like a name with that kind of long, traceable history, Lyndon fits.
Meaning & Origin of Lyndon
Meaning: Linden-tree hill.
Origin: English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Lyndon
Lyndon had its biggest moment in 1964, ranking #347 nationally with 514 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #1754, with only 94 babies named Lyndon.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1904–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lyndon mean?
Linden-tree hill. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lyndon)
Is Lyndon a popular name right now?
Lyndon peaked at #347 in 1964 and is ranked #1754 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1904–2024.)
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