Valley of the linden trees
Derived from the Old English words 'lind', meaning linden tree, and 'dell', meaning a small wooded valley. It originally served as an English topographic surname for someone who lived in such a location.
Less common today
Lindell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,045 in 1991.
Professional basketball player
Former Missouri state representative
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
