Linton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Linton has its roots in Old English, signifying a settlement near lime trees. It evolved from the historical form 'Lindtun' to its modern usage. The name conveys traits of nature and tranquility, and it does not have specific biblical relevance. Linton has been used historically as a place name in England and is currently perceived as charming and quaint.
The name Linton is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Linton 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, 'Linton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1206th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1251st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1380th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2380th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4308th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9577th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12339th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Linton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Linton"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪntən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Linton is derived from the Old English elements 'lind' meaning 'lime tree' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Thus, it originally referred to a settlement near lime trees.
Meaning
lime tree settlement
Language Evolution
Lindtun, Linton
Historical Usage
Linton gained popularity as a place name in England, particularly during the medieval period, as many towns and villages were named after local geographical features.
Variants & Derivatives
Lynton, Lindon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Linton is regarded as a quaint and charming name, often associated with rural settings and a peaceful lifestyle.
Famous People
Linton Kwesi Johnson, Linton Brown
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Linton"
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 "Linton"
"Linton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1206th of 7545 | 558 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1251st of 6773 | 560 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1380th of 7552 | 599 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2380th of 10718 | 261 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4308th of 16616 | 181 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9577th of 24088 | 93 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12339th of 23106 | 47 |
Regional Popularity of "Linton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
35.93% 850th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
37.65% 886th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
34.21% 976th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
47.07% 1656th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Linton" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Linton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Linton" 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.