Total births
59
Boys' name · since 1917
Linward
59 babies named Linward in U.S. Social Security records since 1917, with the highest year being 1928. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 59
- total births
- 1917–1959
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Linward is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 59 have been recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Linward recorded 59 times among boys since 1917, 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 1917 to 1959.
- 59 total births
- 1917–1959 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
59 boys have been named Linward since 1917, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1959.
- 59
- total births
- 1917–1959
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Linward was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
11 babies were named Linward in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Linward's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Linward's SSA record in two at 1943 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Linward at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Linward popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1959
- Peak year (1928)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Linward by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Linward's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Linward births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
19 births
- 1950s
1950s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 19 births (32% of all-time use).
Linward by state
Where Linward concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 5 | 8.5% |
North Carolina share of Linward's total US births 8.5%
5 of 59 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Linward? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 59 babies named Linward. The most recent recorded year was 1959. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 11 births.
When was Linward most popular? ▼
Linward was most popular in the 1940s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Linward most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Linward are North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Linward been used? ▼
Records for Linward go back to 1917, giving 43 years of history through 1959.
What names are similar to Linward? ▼
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 Linward's data
- Linward's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (19 total births) through the 1950s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Linwards (5 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 Linward
Nearby Names Like Linward
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Linward
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 Linward side by side: Linward vs Lincoln Linward vs Linwood Linward 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, 1917–1959 (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. "Linward: Baby Name Since 1917 - 59 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/linward. 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 Linward 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.