How Many People Are Named Lindell?

Complete statistics for the name Lindell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lindell
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Lindell is a very rare male name, with only 1,600 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 206,292 Americans. This classic name peaked in popularity back in 1949 with 91 births, showing its declining trend over the years.

~3,205
Living in US
1 in 103,416
Americans
1949
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional Steadfast
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,600
Worldwide Bearers
#118,455
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
8
🇮🇱 Israel
3
🇫🇮 Finland
2
🇲🇽 Mexico
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇿🇲 Zambia
1
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1
🇰🇷 South Korea
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,361 (85%)
♀ Female
239 (15%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 73
124
Would be under 30 (4%)
503
Would be 30–60 (18%)
2,165
Would be over 60 (78%)

All 2,792 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1949

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lindell Through the Generations

Lindell has been a name that's seen better days, with its peak year being 1949 when 91 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has become increasingly rare, with most of those carrying it now being over 60 years old. The current generation seems to prefer other options, leaving Lindell as a name that harks back to a bygone era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Missouri 486
Illinois 251
Arkansas 49
Kentucky 36
Texas 33
Oklahoma 26
Virginia 6
Indiana 5
Tennessee 5
West Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Lindell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lindell's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Lindell

How Many People Have the Name Lindell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,205 people in the United States currently share the name Lindell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 103,416 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lindell a Common or Rare Name?

Lindell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lindell Mean?

Lindell means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lindell in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.

When Was Lindell Most Popular?

The name Lindell reached peak popularity in 1949, with 91 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lindell?

Approximately 3,205 people named Lindell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,205. That works out to roughly 1 in 103,416 Americans.

Is Lindell a rare name?

Lindell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 103,416 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lindell mean?

Lindell means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Lindell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Lindell are male and 15% are female.

When was Lindell most popular?

Lindell peaked in 1949 with 91 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,205
All-Time Births3,205
1 in X1 in 103,416
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age73
Peak Year1949
World Rank#118,455
Male %85%
Female %15%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.