Lyndon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lyndon originates from Old English, meaning 'linden tree hill.' It evolved from the place name Lindon and has seen notable usage since the 20th century, particularly due to its association with U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. The name carries connotations of leadership and tradition, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Lyndon is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers 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. 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, Lyndon has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lyndon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1222nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 946th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 629th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 907th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1125th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1485th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1473rd out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19733rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12069th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5884th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lyndon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lyndon"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪndən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Lyndon is derived from a place name, which means 'linden tree hill' in Old English, where 'linden' refers to the linden tree and 'dun' means hill or fort.
Meaning
linden tree hill
Language Evolution
Lindon, Lyndon
Historical Usage
Lyndon gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, due in part to the prominence of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Lynd, Lyn, Lyndy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lyndon is perceived as a traditional and somewhat classic name, often associated with leadership and historical significance.
Famous People
Lyndon B. Johnson, Lyndon LaRouche, Lyndon Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lyndon"
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 "Lyndon"
"Lyndon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1222nd of 7545 | 548 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 946th of 6773 | 840 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 629th of 7552 | 2,679 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 907th of 10718 | 1,269 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1125th of 16616 | 1,350 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1485th of 24088 | 1,524 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1473rd of 23106 | 1,430 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19733rd of 27321 | 18 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12069th of 35406 | 117 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5884th of 30306 | 254 |
Regional Popularity of "Lyndon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
63.60% 877th/1379 |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
51.49% 796th/1546 |
56.04% 872nd/1556 |
41.86% 985th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.42% 566th/2227 |
30.53% 742nd/2430 |
20.54% 586th/2853 |
27.53% 764th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.84% 1082nd/2937 |
29.60% 1031st/3483 |
21.18% 745th/3518 |
36.18% 1463rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.75% 1207th/3685 |
29.43% 1317th/4475 |
21.39% 1111th/5194 |
24.22% 1530th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.10% 1379th/4582 |
36.44% 1882nd/5164 |
20.24% 1480th/7313 |
27.88% 2081st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.04% 1117th/3984 |
33.54% 1505th/4487 |
21.96% 1498th/6822 |
31.45% 1974th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lyndon" 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) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
70.74% 4826th/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lyndon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lyndon" 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.