How old is someone named Lyndon?
The average Lyndon is 38 years old.
Half of all living Lyndons are between 15 and 62. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Lyndons are much younger than 38.
When was Lyndon popular?
Lyndon is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1964 but no single era. You'll meet Lyndons of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 24 | 0 |
| 1910s | 243 | 0 |
| 1920s | 348 | 0 |
| 1930s | 343 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 716 | 300 |
| 1950s | 1,107 | 750 |
| 1960s | 2,039 | 1,600 |
| 1970s | 473 | 420 |
| 1980s | 818 | 770 |
| 1990s | 902 | 870 |
| 2000s | 952 | 940 |
| 2010s | 1,510 | 1,500 |
| 2020s | 645 | 640 |
How many Lyndons are still alive?
About 7,900 Lyndons are alive in the US today. That's 78% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Lyndon since 1904.
Most Lyndons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lyndon?
About one in four living Lyndons are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Lyndon an old name?
Somewhat. Lyndon is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lyndon will be 40 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Lyndon a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 95% of living Lyndons are men, and 5% are women.
The women average 13 and the men 40.
Names the same age as Lyndon
NAME TWIN
Lyndon's name twin is Vincent. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Vincent's age curve is the closest match to Lyndon's: 85% alike.
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Questions about the name Lyndon
How old is the average Lyndon?
The average Lyndon in the US is 38 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lyndon?
About 7,900 Lyndons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1904.
When was the name Lyndon most popular?
In 1964, when about 520 baby boys were named Lyndon.
Is Lyndon a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 24% of living Lyndons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this