A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lyndi since 1954
Babies named Lyndi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lyndi's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 257 |
| 1980s | 524 |
| 1990s | 321 |
| 2000s | 281 |
| 2010s | 233 |
| 2020s | 238 |
Meaning & origin
Lyndi is a variant spelling of Linda that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1954. It saw its peak popularity in 1979, and after a period of decline, it has been rising again since 2000. As of 2025, Lyndi ranks 3,459th, with approximately 1 in 36,529 newborn girls receiving the name. It has been most popular in Tennessee. The name's origins are tied to the Spanish word 'linda' meaning 'pretty' and the Germanic element 'lind' meaning 'soft' or 'tender', giving it a gentle, appealing quality that fits well with other mid-century names like Cindy and Wendy.
Lyndi is a modern spelling variant of Linda, which has two possible origins. One derivation is from the Spanish word 'linda' meaning 'pretty'. Another is from the Germanic element 'lind' meaning 'soft, tender', often found in names like Belinda and Melinda. Linda became widely popular in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century, and Lyndi emerged as a creative respelling during the 1950s.
Where Lyndi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lyn, Di
Sibling names for Lyndi
Names that share Lyndi's style, for a brother or sister.
