Boy Name
Linton
Linton means “Lime tree”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Linton is a boy baby name, meaning "Lime tree". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Linton often also consider Lindon.
Linton meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lime tree
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Linton as L·I·N·T·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Linton is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Linton variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lintona, Lintone, Lintony, Linto.
- Nicknames: Lin and L.
- Middle names: Pair Linton with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Linton middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lindon, Landon, Lyndon, London, Lenton — full picks on the sibling names for Linton guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Linton? Browse our names like Linton guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Linton
What does the name Linton mean?
Linton means "Lime tree". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Linton is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Linton?
The exact origin of Linton is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Linton?
Linton has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Linton a boy's or girl's name?
Linton is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Linton in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Linton sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Linton?
Names that share Linton's sound and style include Lindon, Landon, Lyndon, London, Lenton.
What middle names pair well with Linton?
Good middle-name fits for Linton pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Linton is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Linton is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Linton?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Linton share its rhythm without rhyming — Lindon, Landon, Lyndon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.