Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1927
Linson
Linson has 10 recorded births since 1927 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1927 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 10
- total births
- 1927–2016
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Linson sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 10 recorded since 1927.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Linson has been recorded 10 times among boys since 1927, 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 1927 to 2016.
- 10 total births
- 1927–2016 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Linson since 1927, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2016.
- 10
- total births
- 1927–2016
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Linson was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
5 babies were named Linson in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Linson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Linson's full recorded timeline at 2016, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1927, with just 5 recorded births.
Linson at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Linson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–2016
- Peak year (1927)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Linson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Linson's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Linson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linson? ▼
Since 1927, Social Security records show 10 babies named Linson. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 5 births.
When was Linson most popular? ▼
Linson was most popular in the 1920s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Linson been used? ▼
Linson has been recorded in Social Security data since 1927, spanning 90 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Linson? ▼
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 Linson's data
- Linson's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Linson
Nearby Names Like Linson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linson
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 Linson side by side: Linson vs Lincoln Linson vs Linwood Linson vs Lindsey
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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, 1927–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Linson: Baby Name Since 1927 - 10 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linson. 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 Linson 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.