Linwood
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #396 in 1945
0 babies were named Linwood in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Linwood you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryLinwood has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Linwoods, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1945, when it reached #396.
About the name Linwood
Linwood is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ood”. US birth records list Linwood for boys from 1880 to 2024, in 143 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1945, when it ranked #396 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 56 | 17,895 boys |
| 1890s | 100 | 10,020 boys |
| 1900s | 145 | 6,887 boys |
| 1910s | 171 | 5,852 boys |
| 1920s | 164 | 6,082 boys |
| 1930s | 159 | 6,297 boys |
| 1940s | 152 | 6,593 boys |
| 1950s | 115 | 8,662 boys |
| 1960s | 72 | 13,872 boys |
| 1970s | 49 | 20,614 boys |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,212 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,872 boys |
| 2000s | 7.3 | 136,054 boys |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 207,039 boys |
| 2020s | 6.1 | 163,399 boys |
Other spellings of Linwood
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Linwood
What is the origin of the name Linwood?
Linwood has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Linwood a boy or girl name?
Linwood is a boy name.
How popular is the name Linwood?
Linwood is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #396 in 1945.