Linton
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Flax Enclosure
- Origin
- English
Linton Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,360 baby boys have been named Linton. The name peaked in 1922 with 50 US births that year (rank #1008).
Top States for Linton
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Linton births are: Georgia (471), Louisiana (146), Florida (15).
Other English-Origin Names Like Linton
If you like Linton's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
6-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Linton's exact length and starting letter: La Row, Labaan, Lacene, Lachie, Lacina.
Quick Facts About Linton
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Compare Linton to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Linton against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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