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Linton

Linton is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Linton?

Recorded births named Linton by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,360 births
England & Wales since 1996	96 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Linton's popularity over time

Babies named Linton per year — United States (1883–2023). United States peaked in 1922 (50/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1998 (13/yr).

When was Linton popular?

Linton reached its peak in 1922, when it was the #2014 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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