2,805births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
1949Peak · South Australia
#419Sweden 2025
Linton is a boy name family recorded 2,805 times in 4 countries since 1883. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#419 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1949, at 91.5 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Lynton (South Australia).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Linton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton | English | 2,360 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1889 | – |
| Linton | English | 150 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #419 | 2020 | new |
| Linton | English | 52 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1998 | – |
| Linton | English | 7 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1952 | – |
| Lynton | English | 167 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1949 | – |
| Lynton | English | 69 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1936 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Linton ↔ Lynton — spelling variant
Questions about Linton
How popular is the name Linton?
In 2025 it ranked #419 in Sweden. Official registers record 2,805 births across 4 countries.
What is Linton in other languages?
Lynton (English).
When was Linton most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1949, at 91.5 births per 100,000.
Is Linton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Linton is a boy name.