Lynden comes from the Old English tradition, meaning From the linden tree hill.
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How popular is Lynden?
2014peak year
Today, Lynden is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #4,170) with about 63 babies named Lynden each year. At its height in 2014, Lynden reached #2,870 nationally — 41 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Lynden's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,214 babies have been registered as Lynden since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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