Lynden
How to say it: LIN-dun · /ˈlɪndən/
From English place and tree name Linden meaning 'linden tree hill' - Lynden is a modern spelling variant.
Lynden was the 933rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 58 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #994 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #933 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 58 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,499 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #994 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lynden peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lynden is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Lynden
- Lynden Gooch (born 1995)American soccer player
- Lynden Pindling (1930–2000)Bahamian politician
- Lynden Evans (1858–1926)American politician
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