Lindon is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse words 'ljón' meaning lion and 'vinr' signifying friend. It has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The name Lindon experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past century with a peak of 25 births in 1955 and a low of just 5 births in various years since 1980. Recently, it has seen an uptick with 22 births in 2016 and 20 births in 2023, indicating a potential renewed interest in the name.