Lyndon

LIN-don

English

"linden tree hill"

Lyndon Origin and Meaning

The name Lyndon is a boy's name of English origin meaning "linden tree hill".

An English surname-turned-first-name whose most famous bearer is former US president Lyndon B. Johnson. His appointment in 1963 caused a huge spike in use for his unusual name the following year, pushing it to its historical peak of #347 in 1964. However, the year after his exit from the Oval Office, it dropped back below the Top 1000.

If you like the sound, nature name Linden is a fresher and more politically neutral option to consider.

Lyndon Rank in US Top 1000

# 894 in the US

Lyndon Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1294 on Nameberry

Lyndon Popularity

• 1294 Nameberry 2024
• 847 Unique 2023
• 469 Unisex 2023
• 914 Future 2028
• 858 England 2014

20 Names Similar to Lyndon

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• Linden
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• Sheldon
• Huntington
• Ridley
• Stanton
• Leith
• Elson
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• Lynden
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Famous People Named Lyndon

• Lyndon Baines Johnson 36th U.S. president
• Lyndon Hermyle LaRouche American political figure
• (David) Lyndon Emsley British chemist

Lyndon in Pop Culture

• Lyndon Wilson Carter's old name on MTV's "Finding Carter" (female)
• Lyndon James character on TV's "Pretty Little Liars" (Uses the alias "Nate St. Germain")
• "The Luck of Barry Lyndon " novel by William Makepeace Thackeray