Linton
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Linton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,360 births recorded 1883–2023 · peaked in 1922 with 50 births
Most common in: Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
93 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 1998 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
93 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 1998 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Linton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #8110 | — |
| 1998 | #4650 | ↑3460 |
| 1999 | #9912 | ↓5262 |
| 2000 | #5920 | ↑3992 |
| 2001 | #8339 | ↓2419 |
| 2003 | #10894 | ↓2555 |
| 2004 | #11356 | ↓462 |
| 2006 | #8732 | ↑2624 |
| 2007 | #9788 | ↓1056 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓2703 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↑3688 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓2005 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↑38 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↑1981 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↓1855 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↓100 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↑1904 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↓49 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↓3133 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↑1201 |
Frequently asked questions about Linton
Is Linton a popular name?
Linton has 2,360 recorded births in United States between 1883 and 2023, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Linton more common for boys or girls?
Linton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Linton most popular?
Linton peaked in 1922 in United States, with 50 recorded births that year.
Is Linton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Linton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #892 in 1883 to #10821 in 2023.
How many babies have been named Linton?
At least 2,453 babies have been recorded with the name Linton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Linton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Linton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.