Lyndia
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly blending "Lynne" and "Diana".
Name Census estimates that about 718 living Americans carry the first name Lyndia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lyndia today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyndia births was 1948 (79 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyndia. 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 Lyndia is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lyndias were born before 1971.
People living today
718
~ 1 in 477,374 Americans
Peak year
1948
79 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,116
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Lyndia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lyndia from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 460 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyndia 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 Lyndia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lyndias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, Alabama, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Lyndia, while Mississippi, Louisiana, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyndia
The name Lyndia has its roots in the ancient Greek language, with the earliest known records dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "lyndos," which means "white rose" or "white flower." This name was particularly popular in ancient Greece, particularly in the regions of Athens and Sparta.
In ancient Greek mythology, Lyndia was the name of a nymph who was associated with the goddess Artemis, the hunter and protector of the natural world. The name was often given to girls born in the spring, symbolizing the rebirth and beauty of nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lyndia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his writings about the Persian Wars in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lyndia. One of the most famous was Lyndia of Samos (c. 610 BCE - c. 580 BCE), a renowned poet and philosopher from the island of Samos in the Aegean Sea. Her works, though now lost, were highly praised by ancient writers such as Plato and Aristotle.
Another notable Lyndia was Lyndia of Corinth (c. 450 BCE - c. 400 BCE), a celebrated hetaera or courtesan in ancient Greece. She was known for her wit, intelligence, and beauty, and was admired by many influential figures of her time, including the philosopher Socrates.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lyndia was less common, but it did appear in some historical records. One notable example is Lyndia of Aquitaine (c. 1040 - c. 1115), a noblewoman and patron of the arts who played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of medieval France.
The Renaissance saw a resurgence of interest in ancient Greek culture, and with it, a revival of the name Lyndia. One of the most famous bearers of the name during this period was Lyndia Borgia (1480 - 1519), a member of the infamous Borgia family and a patron of the arts and literature in Renaissance Italy.
In more recent centuries, the name Lyndia has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been borne by several notable individuals. These include Lyndia Carter (born 1951), an American actress best known for her role as Wonder Woman in the 1970s TV series, and Lyndia Rylance (1905 - 1986), a British stage and film actress who appeared in numerous productions during the mid-20th century.
People
Lyndia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lyndia 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
Lyndia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyndia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 718 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyndia 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 477,374 US residents.
Is Lyndia a common name?
We classify Lyndia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyndia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyndia was 1948, when 79 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyndia is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lyndia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lyndia 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.