Linton
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNT-uhn ]
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Linton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,008 babies have been named Linton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Linton is past its peak , currently ranked #17,168 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,168
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Linton
Linton is a boy name .
Linton is currently ranked #17,168 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Linton include Lin, Lint, Linty, Lintie, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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