Lynden
Primarily a boy's name with 1,469 recorded births. Also given to 745 girls.
Meaning & Origin
a neighbourhood of Overbetuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands
Lynden is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Lyndon, from the elements lind (linden tree) and dun (hill), meaning 'linden tree hill.' The linden (also called lime tree) was sacred in Germanic cultures, associated with love and protection.
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Phonetically, Lynden belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Lynden’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lynden was #5157 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5787, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 102 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 329 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 217 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 124 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 84 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 35 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 96 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 131 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 159 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 78 | — |
| 1920s | 78 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 36 | — |
The Story of Lynden
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Lynden is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Lynden are most likely born between 2004 and 2024.
How rare is Lynden?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lynden — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 329 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Lynden by the numbers
- Would fill 31 school buses
- Meeting one Lynden per day would take 4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(100 years, 1915–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #5787 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4679 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4956 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4324 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4798 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4188 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3081 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3286 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3267 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3337 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2870 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3630 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3676 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3958 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3113 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3446 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4215 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3855 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3738 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4141 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lynden as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Lynden has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 745 births since 1945.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2024