Total births
2,435
Unisex name · since 1913
Lindell
Lindell has 2,435 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1949 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,435
- total births
- 1913–2023
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Lindell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 2,435 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Lindell recorded 2,435 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2023.
- 2,435 total births
- 1913–2023 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,435 boys have been named Lindell since 1913, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2023.
- 2,435
- total births
- 1913–2023
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Lindell was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
70 babies were named Lindell in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Lindell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lindell's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2019, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1949 peak of 70, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lindell at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Lindell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2023
- Peak year (1949)
- 70
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Lindell popularity over time - girls
357 total births recorded since 1920 (Lindell as girls' name)
Lindell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Lindell's strongest decade.
530 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Lindell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 94
1910s
94 births
- 1920s
1920s
213 births
- 1930s
1930s
301 births
- 1940s
1940s
530 births
- 1950s
1950s
491 births
- 1960s
1960s
293 births
- 1970s 186
1970s
186 births
- 1980s 134
1980s
134 births
- 1990s 90
1990s
90 births
- 2000s 50
2000s
50 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 530 births (22% of all-time use).
How Lindell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lindell's total volume
Lindell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lindell by state
Where Lindell concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 487 | 20.0% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 251 | 10.3% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 49 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 36 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 33 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 26 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.2% |
Missouri share of Lindell's total US births 20.0%
Even split
487 of 2,435 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Lindell appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lindell? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 2,435 babies named Lindell. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1949, with 70 births.
When was Lindell most popular? ▼
Lindell was most popular in the 1940s decade with 530 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
Where is Lindell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lindell are Missouri (487 births), Illinois (251 births), Arkansas (49 births).
Is Lindell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lindell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,435 births, and as a girl's name it has 357 births.
How long has the name Lindell been used? ▼
Records for Lindell go back to 1913, giving 111 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Lindell? ▼
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 Lindell's data
- Lindell's decade-level peak was the 1940s (530 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Lindells (487 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Lindell
Nearby Names Like Lindell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lindell
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 Lindell side by side: Lindell vs Lincoln Lindell vs Linwood Lindell vs Lindsey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1913–2023 (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. "Lindell: Baby Name Since 1913 - 2,435 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lindell. 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 Lindell 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 June 2026.