Total births
1,492
Unisex name · since 1915
Lynden
Lynden has 1,492 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5686
- among boys today
- 1,492
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
1,492 babies have been named Lynden since 1915, making it today's #5686 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Lynden recorded 1,492 times among boys since 1915, holding rank #5686 nationally today, ahead of 60% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #5686 among boys today
- 1,492 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lynden is currently the #5686 unisex name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 1,492 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5686
- among boys today
- 1,492
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Lynden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5686
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Lynden was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
41 babies were named Lynden in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Lynden compares
1,492 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
Lynden's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lynden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,492 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lynden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lynden's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lynden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#5,686
Active since
1915
Lynden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Lynden popularity over time - girls
780 total births recorded since 1945 (Lynden as girls' name)
Lynden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lynden's strongest decade.
329 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Lynden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 36
1910s
36 births
- 1920s 78
1920s
78 births
- 1930s 78
1930s
78 births
- 1940s
1940s
159 births
- 1950s 131
1950s
131 births
- 1960s 96
1960s
96 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 84
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 124
1990s
124 births
- 2000s
2000s
217 births
- 2010s
2010s
329 births
- 2020s 125
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 329 births (22% of all-time use).
How Lynden 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 Lynden's total volume
Lynden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lynden by state
Where Lynden concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 27 | 1.8% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Lynden's total US births 1.8%
Even split
27 of 1,492 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynden? ▼
Lynden has been given to 1,492 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5686 as of the latest data. 41 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Lynden most popular? ▼
Lynden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 329 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Lynden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynden are Texas (27 births), California (10 births).
Is Lynden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lynden is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,492 births, and as a girl's name it has 780 births.
How long has the name Lynden been used? ▼
Lynden has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 111 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lynden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lynn, Lyndon, Lynwood, Lyndell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lynden's data
- Lynden's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (329 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Lyndens (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lynden
Nearby Names Like Lynden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynden
Lynn Boy
#5904 52,391 births
Lyndon Boy
#1757 9,705 births
Lynwood Boy
4,163 births
Lyndell Boy
#8380 1,965 births
Lyn Boy
1,561 births
Compare Lynden side by side: Lynden vs Lynn Lynden vs Lyndon Lynden vs Lynwood
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lynden
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, 1915–2025 (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. "Lynden: #5686 Unisex Name - 1,492 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynden. 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 Lynden 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.