Linwood
From Old English lind (“linden tree”) + Old English wudu (“woods, forest”).
Every Linwood since 1880 — 12,781 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linwood
Linwood is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 12,781 American babies have been named Linwood. Its peak came in 1948, when 276 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Linwood stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linwood year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,091 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,696 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,513 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,689 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,308 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,604 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,968 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,562 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,363 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,557 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,911 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,289 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,376 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,851 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,340 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,563 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,672 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,137 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,973 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,465 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,676 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,688 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,844 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,811 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,475 |
| 1995 | — | — | 29 | #2,598 |
| 1990 | — | — | 41 | #1,897 |
| 1985 | — | — | 31 | #1,897 |
| 1980 | — | — | 68 | #1,100 |
| 1975 | — | — | 77 | #936 |
| 1970 | — | — | 117 | #766 |
| 1965 | — | — | 140 | #635 |
| 1960 | — | — | 175 | #592 |
| 1955 | — | — | 233 | #480 |
| 1950 | — | — | 272 | #410 |
| 1945 | — | — | 227 | #396 |
| 1940 | — | — | 163 | #456 |
| 1935 | — | — | 156 | #456 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,940 | 181 | #437 |
| 1925 | — | — | 175 | #456 |
| 1920 | — | — | 161 | #480 |
| 1915 | — | — | 135 | #479 |
| 1910 | — | — | 41 | #428 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #687 |
| 1900 | — | — | 17 | #613 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #592 |
| 1890 | — | — | 9 | #709 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #1,004 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Linwood mean?
From Old English lind (“linden tree”) + Old English wudu (“woods, forest”).
How popular is the name Linwood in 2025?
Linwood did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Linwood?
12,781 babies have been named Linwood in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linwood most popular?
Linwood peaked in 1948, when 276 newborns received the name.
Is Linwood a boy or girl name?
Linwood is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linwood rising or falling?
Linwood is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.