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Name Rank Total 

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1883

First Year

2023

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#999

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

119

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Linton

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Linton is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is also used as a unisex given name.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linton%5F%28name%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linton%5F%28name%29)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* English

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## The Story of Linton

The earliest SSA record of Linton as a baby boy name dates back to 1883, when 5 babies received it. 1922 was its biggest year on record, with 50 newborns named Linton — #999 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 2K Lintons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Linton

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

* [Lynton](/lynton)
* Lenten
* [Lenton](/lenton)
* [Linden](/linden)
* [Lyndon](/lyndon)
* [Lindon](/lindon)
* [Lynden](/lynden)
* [London](/london)
* [Lunden](/lunden)
* [Clinton](/clinton)
* [Linen](/linen)
* [Landon](/landon)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Linton

What does the name Linton mean?

Linton is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is also used as a unisex given name.

What is the origin of the name Linton?

Linton has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

How popular is Linton in 2026?

In 2026, Linton ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Linton most popular?

Linton reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #999 that year with 50 babies given the name.

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

Linton has historically been most popular in Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Linton.

Is Linton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Linton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Linton include Winslow, Dustyn, Buddie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦WinslowPeak #999](/winslow)[👦DustynPeak #999](/dustyn)[👦BuddiePeak #998](/buddie)[👦DaynePeak #998](/dayne)[👦AlainPeak #998](/alain)[👦RamonePeak #1000](/ramone)[👦AayanPeak #1000](/aayan)[👦AlonzaPeak #1001](/alonza)

## About the name Linton 

Linton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Linton's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #999\. Use the chart and map above to compare Linton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1922 → ](/year/1922)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "L" → ](/letter/l)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.