NAME PROFILE
Linton
Linton is an English name meaning 'settlement by the hill with flint.' This name carries a sense of strength and resilience, evoking images of stability and grounding, as well as connections to nature and history.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,360 |
| Gender | Male (27% / 73%) |
| Peak year | 1942 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1988 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 64%LA — 29%FL — 4%TN — 2%MI — 1%
Notable People
Linton Kwesi Johnson (Poet and musician, known for dub poetry) · Linton Hall (Historical figure, known for his contributions to the education sector) · Linton Strachey (Biographer and critic, known for *Eminent Victorians*) · Linton (Scottish place name, often associated with historical significance) · Linton Meikle (Fitness expert and influencer)
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