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.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Lendon in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic equestrian and dressage champion
