From the linden tree hill or long hill
Lendon is a topographic surname-turned-given name. It likely derives from the Old English words 'hlyn' (linden tree) or 'lang' (long) combined with 'dun' (hill or down). It is a rare alternative to the more common Landon or Linden.
Less common today
Lendon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,292 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Olympic equestrian and dressage champion