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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lynda — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lyncoln|Lyndan
EnglishGirl↓ Fading

Lynda

LIN-da · 2 syllables

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#9947
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#9947
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#4295 in 2021
5yr change
-2454 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9947 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Lynda

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9947

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2454 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
21 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishClassicVintageGirl2-syllableNature-derivedMid-century PeakFeminine FormPlace Name OriginGermanic Root
Character
independent spiritcreative energynatural leaderloyal heartanalytical mind
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Lyndas

versatilecourageousartisticdedicatedinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Lynda is an English girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9947 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2454 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9947 · very rare
Lynda at a Glance
Meaning:A modern English feminine form of Lyndon, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'lake by the linden tree.' The linden tree was sacred in Germanic cultures.
Language root:English · Germanic root
Peak rank:#4295 in 2021
5yr change:-2454 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Lynda · Overview
Summary

Lynda is an English girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9947 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Lynda carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2454 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
lynda.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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