Lynde
A feminine name derived from the Old English word "lind" meaning "lime tree".
Name Census estimates that about 383 living Americans carry the first name Lynde. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lynde today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lynde births was 1980 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lynde. 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.
People living today
383
~ 1 in 894,920 Americans
Peak year
1980
27 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,221
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Lynde: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lynde from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 135 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lynde 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 Lynde 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 Lynde
The name Lynde has its origins in Old English, derived from the word "lind" which means "lime tree" or "linden tree." This name was initially used to denote someone who lived near a linden grove or a lime tree. It can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in England, around the 5th to 11th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lynde can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 during the reign of William the Conqueror. It mentions several individuals with the name Lynde, suggesting its widespread use during that time.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Lynde de Lisle was recorded as a Baron in England. He played a significant role in the political affairs of his time and was mentioned in various historical documents.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned English botanist named John Linde (1554-1607) contributed greatly to the study of plants and their medicinal properties. His work was widely recognized and influenced the field of botany.
In the 18th century, a famous British playwright and novelist named Thomas Linde (1713-1778) gained recognition for his satirical works that explored societal norms and human nature.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable American figure named Lynde Denison (1812-1890) served as a politician and diplomat, holding positions such as the United States Minister to China and a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Throughout history, the name Lynde has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, politicians, and military personnel. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name has maintained a presence and connection to its linguistic roots.
People
Lynde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lynde 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
Lynde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lynde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 383 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lynde 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 894,920 US residents.
Is Lynde a common name?
We classify Lynde as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 432 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lynde most popular?
The single biggest year for Lynde was 1980, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lynde is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lynde a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lynde 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.
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.