Lyndon

Lyndon: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪn.dən/

Meaning and origin of Lyndon

  • A male given name transferred from the surname.

How popular is Lyndon?

81U.S. babies in 2025
#346peak rank (1964)
10,120babies since 1880

Since 1880, 415 girls and 9,705 boys in the U.S. have been named Lyndon (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4118 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #346 in 1964. In 2025, 81 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lyndon FAQ

What does the name Lyndon mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname.

What is the origin of the name Lyndon?

Lyndon is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Lyndon?

Since 1880, 415 girls and 9,705 boys in the U.S. have been named Lyndon (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4118 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #346 in 1964. In 2025, 81 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Lyndon a boy or girl name?

Lyndon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 415 girls and 9,705 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.