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Lyndon

♂ Boy

Pronounced LIHN-duhn /ˈlɪn.dən/Medium

Meaning: Linden tree hillMedium

In 30 seconds: Lyndon is an English name meaning 'linden tree hill'. It is a stately place-name turned given name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLinden tree hill
U.S. rank (2025)#2199 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births65 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,705

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196419042025

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

Lyndon comes from the English landscape, naming a 'linden tree hill'. It passed from place name into surname and then first-name use. The meaning roots it in a specific bit of wooded ground.

Its best-known bearer is President Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973), with the actor Lyndon Brook (1926-2004) also carrying it. The name has a measured, dignified sound that suits its presidential association.

Did you know? Lyndon likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Lyndon — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Lyndon Brook (1926–2004)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Lyndon…

Landon— An English place-name surname with the same '-don' hill ending.
Brandon— Another English '-don' place-name used as a first name.
Leighton— echoes that soft -on sound
Talon— the same nature feel
Canyon— the same nature feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyndon mean?

Lyndon is usually explained as meaning 'linden tree hill' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lyndon?

It's commonly said LIHN-duhn /ˈlɪn.dən/.

Is Lyndon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lyndon is used as a boy name.

How popular is Lyndon?

In 2024, Lyndon ranked #1754 in the U.S. for boys, with 94 births recorded.

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