How Many People Are Named Lynden?
Complete statistics for the name Lynden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lynden is a rare name with origins that aren't widely documented, making it intriguingly unique. Only 1,860 people named Lynden live in the US today, which means 1 in 177,448 Americans have this name. It's a genuinely modern name, with 61% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 2,214 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lynden Through the Generations
Lynden stands out as a name that's seen a resurgence in recent years. With only 2,214 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Lynden is a newer-generation name. The peak year was 2016 when 77 babies were given this name, indicating a rising trend. Today, the average age of someone named Lynden is 35, with a significant portion, 1,345, under 30, suggesting that the name continues to be popular among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lynden's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lynden
How Many People Have the Name Lynden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,860 people in the United States currently share the name Lynden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 177,448 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lynden a Common or Rare Name?
Lynden 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 Lynden Mean?
Lynden means "creative variant of Linden" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lynden in SSA data, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female.
When Was Lynden Most Popular?
The name Lynden reached peak popularity in 2016, with 77 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Lynden?
Approximately 1,860 people named Lynden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,214. That works out to roughly 1 in 177,448 Americans.
Is Lynden a rare name?
Lynden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 177,448 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lynden mean?
Lynden means "creative variant of Linden" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lynden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 61% of people named Lynden are male and 39% are female.
When was Lynden most popular?
Lynden peaked in 2016 with 77 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.