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Lindon

♂ Boy

Pronounced LIN-dun /ˈlɪn.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Lyndon — from the Old English, 'the hill of lime/linden trees' (lind, 'linden tree', + dun, 'hill'); a place/surname-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The hill of lime/linden trees: Lindon spells Lyndon. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Lyndon — from the Old English, 'the hill of lime/linden trees' (lind, 'linden tree', + dun, 'hill'); a place/surname-name; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#8055 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1955

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,206

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lindon is a spelling of Lyndon — from the Old English, 'the hill of lime/linden trees' (lind, 'linden tree', + dun, 'hill'; a place/surname-name; we note the place). A crisp, classic name (said 'LIN-dun').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Lyndon. Rare in this form, the-hill-of-lindens at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lyndon means 'the hill of lime/linden trees' (lind, 'linden', + dun, 'hill') — Lindon is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the place; said 'LIN-dun').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Lyndon — place-name

Variations

LyndonLindenLyndan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lindon mean?

Lindon spells Lyndon — English 'the hill of lime/linden trees'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Lindon?

It's said LIN-dun /ˈlɪn.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lindon a boy or girl name?

Lindon is a boy's name.

How popular is Lindon?

Lindon is a very rare name in the U.S.