Total births
1,215
Boys' name · since 1913
Lindon
Lindon has 1,215 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1955 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7812
- among boys today
- 1,215
- born since 1913
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
1,215 babies have been named Lindon since 1913, making it today's #7812 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lindon has been recorded 1,215 times among boys since 1913, currently ranked #7812 nationally and more common than 45% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #7812 among boys today
- 1,215 born since 1913
- 1950s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lindon is currently the #7812 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 1,215 born since 1913, peaking in the 1950s.
- #7812
- among boys today
- 1,215
- born since 1913
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Lindon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7812
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Lindon was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
25 babies were named Lindon in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
How Lindon compares
1,215 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lindon's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lindon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,215 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lindon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lindon's full recorded timeline at 1966, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1934, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1955 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lindon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1955
Current rank
#7,812
Active since
1913
Lindon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (1955)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Lindon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lindon's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Lindon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 51
1910s
51 births
- 1920s
1920s
123 births
- 1930s
1930s
106 births
- 1940s
1940s
150 births
- 1950s
1950s
151 births
- 1960s
1960s
97 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s
1990s
83 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
139 births
- 2020s
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 151 births (12% of all-time use).
How Lindon 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 Lindon's total volume
Lindon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lindon by state
Where Lindon concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 7 | 0.6% |
California share of Lindon's total US births 0.6%
Even split
7 of 1,215 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lindon? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 1,215 babies named Lindon. Today it holds rank #7812 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 25 births.
When was Lindon most popular? ▼
Lindon was most popular in the 1950s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Lindon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lindon are California (7 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Lindon been used? ▼
Lindon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 113 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lindon? ▼
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 Lindon's data
- Lindon's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (151 total births) through the 2020s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Lindons (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lindon
Nearby Names Like Lindon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lindon
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 Lindon side by side: Lindon vs Lincoln Lindon vs Linwood Lindon vs Lindsey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lindon
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, 1913–2025 (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. "Lindon: #7812 Boys' Name - 1,215 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lindon. 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 Lindon 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.