Linden tree; lime tree
Derived from the Germanic word for the linden tree, which was historically associated with peace and justice. It originally functioned as a surname for someone living near such a tree or a sacred grove.
Less common today
Lynde isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,887 in 1992.
Four-star admiral in the United States Navy
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
