Lindell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lindell is an Old English name meaning 'valley of the lime trees.' It has evolved from its historical forms, reflecting its roots in nature. While it does not have biblical significance, it gained popularity in the late 19th century and is perceived as a unique and modern name today. Notable figures include Lindell Wigginton and Mike Lindell.
The name Lindell is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lindell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Lindell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1947th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1166th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1088th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2077th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4216th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12883rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5806th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4803rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3342nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13005th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Lindell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lindell"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪndəl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Lindell is derived from the Old English words 'lind,' meaning 'lime tree,' and 'dell,' meaning 'valley.' Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'valley of the lime trees.'
Meaning
valley of the lime trees
Language Evolution
Lindell (modern form), Lyndel (Middle English form), Lindel (Old English form)
Historical Usage
The name Lindell gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used as both a surname and a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Lyndell, Lindley, Lindy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lindell is seen as a unique and modern name that conveys a sense of nature and tranquility due to its meaning.
Famous People
Lindell Wigginton, professional basketball player, Mike Lindell, entrepreneur and inventor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lindell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lindell"
"Lindell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1947th of 7545 | 263 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1166th of 6773 | 625 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1088th of 7552 | 910 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2077th of 10718 | 326 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4216th of 16616 | 187 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10204th of 24088 | 82 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12883rd of 23106 | 42 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5806th of 9107 | 33 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4803rd of 9204 | 61 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3342nd of 12526 | 241 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13005th of 19264 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Lindell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.68% 661st/1416 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
33.51% 518th/1546 |
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54.65% 1286th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.71% 617th/2227 |
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44.44% 1268th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.52% 1190th/2937 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Lindell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Lindell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lindell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.