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Lynden

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Pronounced LIN-dən /ˈlɪn.dən/High

Meaning: -yn- spelling of Linden — from Old English, 'the linden (lime) tree; dweller by the lindens'; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Linden-tree soft: Lynden spells Linden — 'dweller by the lime trees'. Crisp, woodsy, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaning-yn- spelling of Linden — from Old English, 'the linden (lime) tree; dweller by the lindens'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#4136 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 780

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019452025

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

Lynden is a -yn- spelling of Linden — from Old English lind, 'the linden (lime) tree' — 'dweller by the lindens'. A crisp, woodsy surname/nature name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, the-linden-tree at the root, and woodsy.

Did you know? Linden names the graceful linden (lime) tree — Lynden is a -yn- spelling, 'dweller by the lindens'; crisp and woodsy, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Linden — tree-name

Variations

LindenLindonLyndon

Nicknames

Lyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lynden mean?

Lynden spells Linden — Old English 'the linden (lime) tree; dweller by the lindens'.

How do you pronounce Lynden?

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

Is Lynden a boy or girl name?

Lynden is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Lynden?

Lynden is a rare name in the U.S.

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