Lyndon

Lyndon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 94 boys in the United States.

Lyndon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪn.dən/

About the name Lyndon

Lyndon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lyndon first appears in Social Security records in 1904. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #347 in 1964, and in 2024 94 babies received the name — 9,640 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lyndon in US records

First recorded (US)
1904
Best US rank
#347 in 1964
Peak year
1964
Babies named Lyndon in 2024
94
Total since 1880
9,640

Lyndon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#467 in 1998
Babies named Lyndon in 2025
9
Total since 1996
751

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyndon mean?

The meaning of Lyndon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lyndon a boy or girl name?

Lyndon is a boy name. In 2024, 94 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lyndon?

Lyndon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lyndon?

Lyndon first appears in US records in 1904. Its best-ever ranking was #347 in 1964, and 94 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lyndon?

Lyndon is pronounced /ˈlɪn.dən/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.