Lynton
Below 5 births
About Lynton
Lynton is a masculine name of English origin, derived from Old English elements meaning 'flax settlement' or 'town by the flax field.' As a place name in England, it appears in several locations, including Devon and Cambridgeshire. As a personal name, Lynton has never achieved widespread popularity but has maintained a consistent, if uncommon, presence in English-speaking countries. It belongs to the category of surname-turned-first-names that gained some traction in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Lynton has an elegant, distinguished sound with its connection to English heritage. Men with this name might be perceived as refined and somewhat traditional, with the name carrying undertones of rural English landscapes and historical significance.
Pronounced LYN-tun.
As of October 2026, Lynton ranked #13388 in US births in 2018 SSA, peaked at #2771 in 1936.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Lynton on lists
Famous Lyntons
- Lynton Keith Crosby
Australian political strategist
- Lynton Keith Caldwell
American political scientist
- Lynton Stott
English rugby leaguer
- Lynton Yates Ballentine
20th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
- Lynton Lamb
English artist,designer