Lyndon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Lyndon means 'linden tree hill' and represents strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Lyndon
Lyndon is an English name derived from an Old English surname meaning 'linden tree hill'. The name is closely associated with nature and represents strength and resilience. It became popular as a given name in the United States in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.
Popularity of the Name Lyndon
The popularity for the name Lyndon peaked in popularity in the year 1964 with 514 births, which ranked number 779 out of 11,213 unique names for that year. Lyndon had the most female births in 2018 with 35, which ranked number 4,072 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1964 with 514, which ranked number 347 out of 4,593 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lyndon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 133 births to 111 births, a decline of -16.54%. Among males, Lyndon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 121 births to 93 births, a decline of -23.14%. Among females, Lyndon has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 18 births, an increase of 50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lyndon
- 20 Year Trend of Lyndon: 73.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Lyndon: -16.54%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lyndon: -23.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lyndon: 50.00%
Popularity of Lyndon by State
For males, Lyndon was most popular in Southwestern states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lyndon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 13 | 1417 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lyndon
- Total Births of Lyndon: 109 (-1.79%)
- Male Births of Lyndon: 91 (-2.60%)
- Female Births of Lyndon: 19 (4.14%)
Given the downward trend of Lyndon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.79% decrease in total births, for a total of 109 births in 2024. Male births for Lyndon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 91 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.60%. For Females, births for Lyndon have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 19 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%.