Total births
473
Boys' name · since 1925
Lindbergh
Lindbergh has 473 recorded births since 1925 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1927 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 473
- total births
- 1925–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
473 boys have been named Lindbergh since 1925, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lindbergh has been recorded 473 times among boys since 1925, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 1987.
- 473 total births
- 1925–1987 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
473 boys have been named Lindbergh since 1925, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1987.
- 473
- total births
- 1925–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Lindbergh was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
116 babies were named Lindbergh in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Lindbergh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lindbergh's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 20% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 80%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 116, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lindbergh at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Lindbergh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–1987
- Peak year (1927)
- 116
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Lindbergh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lindbergh's strongest decade.
246 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Lindbergh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
246 births
- 1930s
1930s
139 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 63
1950s
63 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 246 births (52% of all-time use).
Lindbergh by state
Where Lindbergh concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 43 | 9.1% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 21 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 21 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 16 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 15 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 10 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 10 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 7 | 1.5% |
North Carolina share of Lindbergh's total US births 9.1%
Even split
43 of 473 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Lindbergh appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lindbergh? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 473 babies named Lindbergh. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 116 births.
When was Lindbergh most popular? ▼
Lindbergh was most popular in the 1920s decade with 246 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Lindbergh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lindbergh are North Carolina (43 births), South Carolina (21 births), Virginia (21 births).
How long has the name Lindbergh been used? ▼
Lindbergh has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 63 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Lindbergh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lincoln, Linwood, Lindsey, Linus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lindbergh's data
- Lindbergh's decade-level peak was the 1920s (246 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Lindberghs (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lindbergh
Nearby Names Like Lindbergh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lindbergh
Lincoln Boy
#73 104,918 births
Linwood Boy
#6838 12,776 births
Lindsey Boy
#9901 7,735 births
Linus Boy
#1423 5,342 births
Lindsay Boy
5,136 births
Compare Lindbergh side by side: Lindbergh vs Lincoln Lindbergh vs Linwood Lindbergh vs Lindsey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1925–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lindbergh: Baby Name Since 1925 - 473 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lindbergh. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lindbergh draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.