Linton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLIN-tun / /ˈlɪn.tən/English; Old English
Meaning
Old English: 'flint hill'; English: 'from the town by the flint hill'
Historical & Cultural Background
Linton is derived from Old English elements, referring to a location characterized by flint. It is often associated with various places in England, particularly in Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name, reflecting its geographical roots.
Trend Summary
Linton has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional use but not ranking among the top names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lynton
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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 #846 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)
Top States for Linton (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 21 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 33 |
| 1917 | 36 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 45 |
| 1920 | 39 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 50 |
| 1923 | 40 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 33 |
| 1927 | 36 |
| 1928 | 32 |
| 1929 | 35 |
| 1930 | 28 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 26 |
| 1934 | 35 |
| 1935 | 30 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 28 |
| 1938 | 41 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1940 | 37 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1943 | 38 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1946 | 47 |
| 1947 | 44 |
| 1948 | 41 |
| 1949 | 41 |
| 1950 | 37 |
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1952 | 38 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1954 | 37 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |