A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lydie since 1888
Babies named Lydie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lydie's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 22 |
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Lydie is a French feminine name derived from Lydia, first recorded in U.S. data in 1888. Its peak year so far was 1895, during the 1890s decade, before declining and then reviving in recent years. Since 2019, its trajectory has been rising, reaching rank 11,932 in 2025. The revival of Lydie reflects a broader trend of vintage French names returning to favor. While top states for the name are not available, the name carries a charming antique feel suited for parents seeking a less common alternative to Lydia.
Lydie is the French spelling of Lydia, derived from the Greek name Λυδία (Lydia), referring to a woman from the ancient region of Lydia in Asia Minor. The name Lydia appears in the New Testament and was used in England after the Protestant Reformation. The French form Lydie became independently used in France and gained some popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 19th century.
“Lydie” around the world
Where Lydie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lydie
Sibling names for Lydie
Names that share Lydie's style, for a brother or sister.
