Lyndon

Lyndon - A very unique male name

Lyndon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1656. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lyndon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lyndon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lyndon. The baby boy name Lyndon was given to 17 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2610 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 86,252 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lyndon peaked in popularity 62 years ago in 1964 on position 350.

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Lyndon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lyndon is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,360 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,528.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lyndon is where you live.

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Lyndon origin and meaning

English surname and place name

From a place name meaning "linden-tree hill" (Old English lind + dun)

Lyndon is an English surname and place name meaning linden hill. Its US life is dominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson: it peaked at 465 births in 1964, the first full year of his presidency, and has fallen ever since, to 17 births in 2025.

Attested etymology

Lyndon is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Lyndon, pop culture references for the name Lyndon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lyndon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lyndon, sorted by popularity.

Landon / Landen / Landyn / London / Landin / Landan / Linden / Linton / Lenton / Lynden /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Lyndon

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Lyndon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lyndon?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LIN-don · /ˈlɪndən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Linden — Tree name with a similar sound — a separate name
• Lynden — Place-name spelling variant

Famous bearers

• Lyndon B. Johnson — 36th President of the United States, 1963–1969 (1908–1973) Historical

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Why parents choose it

A presidential surname with a softer, leafier root than most.

Worth knowing

• Lyndon Johnson is the only reference most people have, and the name has fallen for sixty years.