Linwood
Linwood: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪnwʊd/
Meaning and origin of Linwood
Root meaning: “linden tree”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English lind (“linden tree”) + Old English wudu (“woods, forest”).
How popular is Linwood?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 12,776 boys in the U.S. have been named Linwood (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4940 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #396 in 1945. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Linwood FAQ
What does the name Linwood mean?
Linwood traces back to a root meaning "linden tree". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English lind (“linden tree”) + Old English wudu (“woods, forest”).
What is the origin of the name Linwood?
Linwood is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Linwood?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 12,776 boys in the U.S. have been named Linwood (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4940 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #396 in 1945. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Linwood a boy or girl name?
Linwood is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 12,776 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.