Lynda
A female given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Linda.
Every Lynda since 1882 — 78,098 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lynda
Lynda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,619 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 78,098 American babies have been named Lynda. Its peak came in 1947, when 4,850 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lynda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lynda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,619 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,980 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,498 | — | — |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,635 | — | — |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,296 | — | — |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,769 | — | — |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,047 | — | — |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,416 | — | — |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,195 | — | — |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,401 | — | — |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,196 | — | — |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,877 | — | — |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,822 | — | — |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,505 | — | — |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,976 | — | — |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,551 | — | — |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,442 | — | — |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,740 | — | — |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,155 | — | — |
| 2006 | 83 | #2,299 | — | — |
| 2005 | 73 | #2,423 | — | — |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,616 | — | — |
| 2003 | 69 | #2,401 | — | — |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,515 | — | — |
| 2001 | 73 | #2,225 | — | — |
| 2000 | 88 | #1,931 | — | — |
| 1995 | 104 | #1,512 | — | — |
| 1990 | 148 | #1,167 | — | — |
| 1985 | 200 | #818 | — | — |
| 1980 | 312 | #596 | — | — |
| 1975 | 336 | #524 | — | — |
| 1970 | 849 | #319 | — | — |
| 1965 | 1,605 | #207 | — | — |
| 1960 | 2,122 | #183 | — | — |
| 1955 | 1,885 | #178 | — | — |
| 1950 | 3,300 | #107 | 9 | #2,703 |
| 1945 | 2,469 | #111 | 10 | #2,337 |
| 1940 | 1,267 | #165 | — | — |
| 1935 | 110 | #619 | — | — |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,448 | — | — |
| 1925 | 29 | #1,558 | — | — |
| 1920 | 19 | #2,043 | — | — |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,848 | — | — |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,308 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,378 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Lynda
- Lynda Carter Actor · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lynda mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Linda.
How popular is the name Lynda in 2025?
Lynda ranked #4,619 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lynda?
78,098 babies have been named Lynda in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lynda most popular?
Lynda peaked in 1947, when 4,850 newborns received the name.
Is Lynda a boy or girl name?
Lynda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lynda rising or falling?
Lynda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lynda?
Well-known people named Lynda include Lynda Carter (actor).