Linwood
boy nameLinwood entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #396 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
—
rank today
#396
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #742 |
| 1890s | #643 |
| 1900s | #525 |
| 1910s | #462 |
| 1920s | #450 |
| 1930s | #438 |
| 1940s | #419 |
| 1950s | #483 |
| 1960s | #656 |
| 1970s | #955 |
| 1980s | #1496 |
| 1990s | #2765 |
| 2000s | #5701 |
| 2010s | #8473 |
| 2020s | #7848 |
Living bearers
About 6,000 people named Linwood are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Linwood alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Linwood in 2025?
- Linwood is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Linwood most popular?
- Linwood peaked in 1945, reaching #396 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Linwood with classmates?
- Linwood will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Linwood and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle