Lidie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Elizabeth.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Lidie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lidie today is around 102 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lidie births was 1888 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lidie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lidie is about 102 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lidies were born before 1934.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lidie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1888
8 babies that year
Average age
102
years old
1936 SSA rank
#4,574
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Lidie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lidie from the 1880s through to the 1930s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1880s, with 34 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1880s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lidie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lidie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lidie
The name Lidie is believed to have originated from the Germanic languages, possibly derived from the Old High German word "lidi," which means "people" or "nation." It was a popular name among the Germanic tribes during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lidie dates back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the Frankish Empire. It was often used as a diminutive form of names like Ludmilla or Liutgard.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Lidie was Lidie von Sachsen, a noblewoman who lived in the 10th century and was known for her philanthropic work and support for the Church.
In the 12th century, there was a notable figure named Lidie von Mainz, who was a renowned scholar and writer. She authored several works on theology and philosophy, which were widely read and discussed in academic circles of the time.
During the 14th century, a woman named Lidie von Brandenburg gained recognition as a skilled diplomat and negotiator. She played a crucial role in brokering peace agreements between various noble houses and helped to maintain stability in the region.
In the 16th century, the name Lidie was associated with a prominent artist named Lidie van der Meer. She was a Dutch painter known for her intricate still-life paintings, which often featured vibrant floral arrangements and intricate details.
Another notable figure with the name Lidie was Lidie von Hessen, a 17th-century noblewoman who was renowned for her commitment to education and her support for the establishment of schools and universities throughout her region.
While the name Lidie has its roots in Germanic languages, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions over the centuries. Its popularity has waxed and waned throughout history, but it has remained a unique and distinctive name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Lidie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lidie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lidie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lidie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lidie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Lidie a common name?
We classify Lidie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 91 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lidie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lidie was 1888, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lidie is about 102 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lidie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lidie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lidie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lidie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lidie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lidie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Lidie?
Want to know how many people share the name Lidie? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.