Boy · #3,995 in 2026

Lindwood

Name: Popularity of the name Lindwood in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lindwood, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,995

Peak Rank

#2,905 (1953)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1930

First Year

1957

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#2905

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lindwood

Lindwood first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1930, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 8 Lindwoods were born — ranking #2,905 that year. As of 2026, Lindwood ranks #3,995 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 69 Lindwoods have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lindwood

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

Linwood
Lynwood
Lynnwood
Landward
Landed
Longwood
Landside
Lightwood
Windward
Winwood
Glenwood
Ellenwood

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lindwood

What does the name Lindwood mean?

Lindwood is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1930. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lindwood in 2026?

In 2026, Lindwood ranks #3,995 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lindwood most popular?

Lindwood reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #2,905 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lindwood most popular?

Lindwood has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lindwood.

Is Lindwood a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lindwood is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lindwood?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lindwood include Herron, Merald, Chess. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lindwood

Lindwood is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 69 births in the dataset. Lindwood's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #2,905. Use the chart and map above to compare Lindwood'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.