Lyndon
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Lyndon
Lyndon as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it has traditionally been used as a masculine name of English origin meaning 'linden tree hill' or 'lime tree hill.' The linden tree symbolizes peace and justice in various European traditions. While predominantly used for boys, some parents may choose it for girls as part of the trend toward gender-neutral naming. The name has a strong yet melodic quality with its crisp 'L' beginning and soft ending. As a feminine choice, Lyndon would be considered very rare and distinctive. Its nature-based origins and pleasant sound may appeal to parents seeking an unconventional name with established roots and a connection to the natural world.
Lyndon for boys#2199 US
An English surname-turned-first-name whose most famous bearer is former US president Lyndon B. Johnson. His appointment in 1963 caused a huge spike in use for his unusual name the following year, pushing it to its historical peak of #347 in 1964. However, the year after his exit from the Oval Office, it dropped back below the Top 1000.
If you like the sound, nature name Linden is a fresher and more politically neutral option to consider.
Pronounced LIN-dun.
As of October 2026, Lyndon ranked #7015 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4116 in 2018.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,239 | 147 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,195 | 155 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,326 | 135 |
| 2017 | #4,542 | 31 | #1,200 | 155 |
| 2018 | #4,116 | 35 | #1,536 | 111 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,502 | 114 |
| 2020 | #4,954 | 26 | #1,677 | 95 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,595 | 108 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,766 | 94 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,857 | 86 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,754 | 94 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,199 | 65 |
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Lyndon on lists
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- Lyndon Baines JohnsonBoy
36th U.S. president
- Lyndon Hermyle LaRoucheBoy
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- (David) Lyndon EmsleyBoy
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Lyndon in pop culture
- Lyndon WilsonBoy
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- Lyndon JamesBoy
character on TV's "Pretty Little Liars" (Uses the alias "Nate St. Germain")
- "The Luck of Barry LyndonBoy
" novel by William Makepeace Thackeray