Holding steady.
Popularity of Lynde since 1947
Babies named Lynde per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 124 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lynde first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947 and saw some use into the 1980s, peaking in 1980 before settling into stable, infrequent usage. Despite being rare, it remains in consistent use with no recorded state-level popularity; its top states are an empty set. The name is likely a respelling of Linda or Lynn, both established classics, but its exact derivation is unclear. Lynde has never broken into the top 1000 rankings, reflecting its niche appeal among parents seeking a familiar-sounding yet uncommon name. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, maintaining a low but steady occurrence.
Lynde is likely a modern variant of the name Linda, which became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, or a respelling of Lynn, derived from a Welsh word for lake. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1947, with a peak in usage around 1980, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lynn, Lindie
Sibling names for Lynde
Names that share Lynde's style, for a brother or sister.
