Declining since 2009, #1,587 for girls today.
Popularity of Lidia since 1888
Babies named Lidia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 22 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 145 |
| 1920s | 429 |
| 1930s | 518 |
| 1940s | 563 |
| 1950s | 708 |
| 1960s | 830 |
| 1970s | 969 |
| 1980s | 1,097 |
| 1990s | 1,690 |
| 2000s | 1,977 |
| 2010s | 1,561 |
| 2020s | 777 |
Meaning & origin
Lidia is the Italian, Spanish, and Polish form of the ancient Greek name Lydia, which first appeared in U.S. records in 1888. Its peak usage came in 2008, after which it has followed a gradual decline, with a rank of 1587 in 2025. In the most recent year, roughly 1 in 12,176 girls received the name. Lidia has maintained steady popularity in states like Massachusetts, Indiana, and Illinois, reflecting its continued use among families with Italian, Spanish, or Polish heritage. The name's New Testament connection gives it a subtle religious resonance, but it remains primarily appreciated for its melodic sound and cross-cultural appeal.
Lidia is a variant of Lydia, which derives from the Greek name Λυδία (Lydia), meaning 'Lydian woman' or 'from Lydia', an ancient region in western Asia Minor. The name appears in the New Testament as a woman converted by Saint Paul, contributing to its early use in Christian communities. In Italian, Spanish, and Polish, Lidia became the standard form of Lydia, with widespread usage across Southern and Eastern Europe.
Where Lidia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lidia” around the world
Where Lidia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lidi, Lidka, Lia
Sibling names for Lidia
Names that share Lidia's style, for a brother or sister.
