Holding steady.
Popularity of Lindia since 1940
Babies named Lindia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 149 |
| 1950s | 186 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lindia is a rare, modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1940. It saw its highest usage in 1947, its peak year, but has never been a common choice, consistently remaining outside the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable with very low usage, reflecting its status as an uncommon alternative to the more popular Linda. Lindia appears to be a blend of Linda and the feminine suffix -ia, a pattern seen in other names like Cynthia or Lydia. There are no top states associated with the name, indicating it has maintained only a scattered presence across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a familiar sound, Lindia offers a subtle variation on a mid-century classic.
Lindia is a rare modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular name Linda with the fashionable -ia suffix. Linda itself is a shortening of Spanish or Italian names like Melinda or Belinda, or derived from the German word lind, meaning 'soft' or 'tender.' Lindia has never been widely used in the United States, but it first appeared in Social Security records in 1940.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lindie, Lindy
Sibling names for Lindia
Names that share Lindia's style, for a brother or sister.
