Lynton
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNT-uhn ]
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Lynton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 15 babies have been named Lynton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lynton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,477 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,477
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lynton
Lynton is a boy name .
Lynton is currently ranked #33,477 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lynton include Lyn, Lynt, Lynty, Lyntie, Lyy, Lyie, and Lynkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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