Lynda
Peaked at #77 nationally in 1947, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Lynda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Lynda — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#77
in 1947
Current rank
#9947
in 2024
Years tracked
128
1882–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Lynda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1947, ranking #77 nationally with 4,840 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2877 (2014) to #9947 (2024) — a 71% drop.
As of 2024, Lynda ranks #9947 nationally for girls, with 10 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,947 | 10 |
| 2023 | #7,493 | 15 |
| 2022 | #4,635 | 30 |
| 2021 | #4,295 | 33 |
| 2020 | #5,764 | 21 |
| 2019 | #4,047 | 36 |
| 2018 | #4,416 | 32 |
| 2017 | #4,272 | 34 |
Lynda — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2337
in 1945
Last ranked
#3931
in 1973
Years tracked
16
1941–1973
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1941, Lynda reached its peak popularity for boys in 1945, ranking #2337 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Lynda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1973, when it stood at #3931.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | #3,931 | 8 |
| 1968 | #3,970 | 6 |
| 1963 | #4,409 | 5 |
| 1959 | #2,965 | 9 |
| 1958 | #4,293 | 5 |
| 1954 | #3,335 | 7 |
| 1953 | #3,651 | 6 |
| 1951 | #3,582 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lynda most popular?
Lynda was most popular in 1947, when it ranked #77 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lynda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lynda?
At least 78,067 babies have been recorded with the name Lynda in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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