Linton
boy nameLinton entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #581 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#581
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #815 |
| 1890s | #845 |
| 1900s | #1049 |
| 1910s | #1266 |
| 1920s | #1224 |
| 1930s | #1241 |
| 1940s | #1151 |
| 1950s | #1406 |
| 1960s | #1850 |
| 1970s | #2691 |
| 1980s | #3404 |
| 1990s | #6036 |
| 2000s | #9646 |
| 2010s | #9786 |
| 2020s | #11422 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Linton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Linton alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Linton in 2025?
- Linton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Linton most popular?
- Linton peaked in 1889, reaching #581 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Linton with classmates?
- Linton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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