Linwood
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNW-ood ]
Linwood is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,359 in the US, popular nicknames include Lin, Liy, and Linie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Linwood first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,566 babies have been named Linwood in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Linwood is past its peak , currently ranked #7,359 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,359
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Nicknames
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Linwood is also used as a girl name, ranked #66708.
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About the Name Linwood
Linwood is a boy name .
Is Linwood a boy or girl name? Linwood is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,359 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,708. Linwood is more commonly used as a boy name.
Linwood is currently ranked #7,359 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Linwood include Lin, Liy, Linie, and Linwie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis