Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Lindell

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#817 (1949)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,249 (357 total)
👦 Boy peak #817 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
2023
Last Year
1949
Peak Year
#817
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
100
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1920
First Year
1974
Last Year
1956
Peak Year
#2249
Peak Rank
357
Total Count
36
Years Active

The Story of Lindell

As a girl name

Lindell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 24 Lindells were born — ranking #2,249 that year. As of 2026, Lindell ranks #8,775 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 357 Lindells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lindell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1949, when 70 Lindells were born — ranking #817 that year. As of 2026, Lindell ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Lindells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Lindell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lindell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lindell

What does the name Lindell mean?
Lindell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lindell in 2026?
In 2026, Lindell ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lindell most popular?
Lindell reached its peak popularity in 1949, ranking #817 that year with 70 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lindell most popular?
Lindell has historically been most popular in Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lindell.
Is Lindell a unisex name?
Yes — Lindell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Lindells assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lindell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lindell include Jermain, Calum, Shyheim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lindell

Lindell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Lindell's peak popularity came in 1949 when it ranked #817. Use the chart and map above to compare Lindell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.