Is Lyndon a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lyndon is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Lyndon?

It’s currently ranked #830 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Lyndon?

LIN-dən · IPA: //ˈlɪndən//

Lyndon Unisex

Popularity: #830 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLIN-dən / /ˈlɪndən/

English; Welsh

Meaning

English: From the hill; Welsh: A form of the name Llyn, meaning lake

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lyndon gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. The name has roots in both English and Welsh cultures, reflecting geographical features. It has been used as both a first name and a surname.

Trend Summary

Lyndon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the mid-20th century.

Variants

Lynden

International Variants

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Famous people named Lyndon

Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th President of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969.

Lyndon LaRouche was an American political activist and perennial candidate for the presidency.

Fictional characters named Lyndon

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lyndon was first seen in the United States in 1904. Lyndon has ranked as high as #689 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Indiana, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lyndon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lyndon (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	14	32%
IN	7	16%
IL	6	14%
OH	6	14%
WI	6	14%
FL	5	11%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1904	6
1905	5
1906	8
1907	5
1910	12
1911	6
1912	14
1913	15
1914	21
1915	39
1916	34
1917	28
1918	36
1919	38
1920	37
1921	38
1922	41
1923	30
1924	32
1925	37
1926	34
1927	32
1928	31
1929	36
1930	34
1931	33
1932	30
1933	25
1934	34
1935	41
1936	36
1937	31
1938	33
1939	41
1940	46
1941	90
1942	78
1943	102
1944	71
1945	48
1946	69
1947	65
1948	73
1949	74
1950	71
1951	79
1952	63
1953	66
1954	79
1955	95
1956	141
1957	159
1958	161
1959	193
1960	246
1961	207
1962	148
1963	176
1964	514
1965	306
1966	161
1967	101
1968	86
1969	89
1970	60
1971	42
1972	33
1973	56
1974	51
1975	47
1976	51
1977	46
1978	41
1979	46
1980	53
1981	52
1982	69
1983	72
1984	68
1985	82
1986	95
1987	100
1988	93
1989	128
1990	94
1991	96
1992	78
1993	84
1994	77
1995	77
1996	85
1997	93
1998	99
1999	84
2000	79
2001	64
2002	64
2003	91
2004	96
2005	85
2006	95
2007	116
2008	95
2009	111
2010	108
2011	123
2012	121
2013	136
2014	147
2015	155
2016	135
2017	155
2018	111
2019	114
2020	95
2021	108
2022	94
2023	86
2024	94