Linton Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIN-tun //ˈlɪn.tən//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: Old English: 'flint hill'; English: 'from the town by the flint hill'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Linton has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "lind," meaning "lime tree," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymology suggests that Linton originally referred to a settlement characterized by the presence of lime trees. The name likely entered the English lexicon through various place names in England, where towns or villages named Linton can be found, particularly in regions such as Cambridgeshire and Kent.

The transition from a geographical identifier to a personal name occurred as surnames began to evolve into given names during the medieval period, particularly from the 12th century onward. Historically, Linton is associated with several notable locations and figures.

The village of Linton in Cambridgeshire, for instance, has been documented since the Domesday Book of 1086, indicating its significance in early English history. The name also appears in various historical texts and records, contributing to its recognition in the context of English heritage.

Additionally, the name has been borne by various local figures and families throughout the centuries, further embedding it into the cultural fabric of the regions where it is found. Culturally, Linton carries connotations of nature and settlement, reflecting a connection to the English landscape and rural life.

The imagery of lime trees evokes a sense of tranquility and stability, which may have contributed to the name's endurance over time. While diminutive forms or variations of Linton are less commonly noted, the name's historical significance and its ties to specific locales have helped maintain its relevance in English-speaking contexts.

Overall, Linton exemplifies the intertwining of linguistic roots, historical milestones, and cultural resonance that characterize many traditional English names.

Famous people named Linton

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Linton Kwesi Johnson is a poet and musician best known for Dread Beat an' Blood, Forces of Victory, and Making History.

Linton Hall is a notable figure in the field of education best known for his contributions to the development of educational programs.

Fictional characters named Linton

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Linton Heathcliff is a fictional character from the novel Wuthering Heights. He is the son of Heathcliff and Catherine Linton, representing a contrast to the other characters in the story.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Linton. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Linton was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Linton has ranked as high as #1994 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Linton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Linton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Linton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Linton.

Year Total Births Boy
2023 6 6
2020 5 5
2019 8 8
2017 8 8
2016 6 6
2015 6 6
2013 8 8
2012 6 6
2011 6 6
2010 8 8
2009 5 5
2007 7 7
2006 8 8
2004 5 5
2003 5 5
2001 7 7
2000 11 11
1999 5 5
1998 14 14
1997 6 6
1996 12 12
1994 10 10
1992 14 14
1991 11 11
1990 7 7
1989 15 15
1988 13 13
1987 9 9
1986 20 20
1985 8 8
1984 12 12
1983 15 15
1982 21 21
1981 14 14
1980 14 14
1979 12 12
1978 10 10
1977 16 16
1976 11 11
1975 16 16
1974 13 13
1973 16 16
1972 18 18
1971 16 16
1970 25 25
1969 20 20
1968 25 25
1967 19 19
1966 14 14
1965 16 16
1964 24 24
1963 27 27
1962 28 28
1961 8 8
1960 31 31
1959 23 23
1958 19 19
1957 24 24
1956 38 38
1955 30 30
1954 37 37
1953 31 31
1952 38 38
1951 31 31
1950 37 37
1949 41 41
1948 41 41
1947 44 44
1946 47 47
1945 24 24
1944 24 24
1943 38 38
1942 44 44
1941 25 25
1940 37 37
1939 25 25
1938 41 41
1937 28 28
1936 37 37
1935 30 30
1934 35 35
1933 26 26
1932 24 24
1931 27 27
1930 28 28
1929 35 35
1928 32 32
1927 36 36
1926 33 33
1925 23 23
1924 39 39
1923 40 40
1922 50 50
1921 31 31
1920 39 39
1919 45 45
1918 25 25
1917 36 36
1916 33 33
1915 22 22
1914 21 21
1913 13 13
1912 21 21
1911 10 10
1910 5 5
1908 11 11
1907 8 8
1906 5 5
1905 5 5
1902 7 7
1897 7 7
1896 7 7
1894 8 8
1891 6 6
1889 11 11
1887 5 5
1886 6 6
1885 6 6
1883 5 5

Top States for Linton (1988)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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