Holding steady.
Popularity of Lyndia since 1927
Babies named Lyndia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 460 |
| 1950s | 283 |
| 1960s | 150 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lyndia is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1927. It reached its modest peak in 1948, with fewer than 50 births that year, and has since maintained a stable but extremely low usage. The name has never broken into the national top 1,000, and as of 2025, it remains a distinctive choice. Its origins are uncertain but likely represent a modern English respelling of Lydia, influenced by the more common Linda. Lyndia was most frequently given during the 1940s, though it has never been tied to any particular state or region.
Lyndia is likely a modern English variant of Lydia, a name of Greek origin meaning 'from Lydia,' an ancient region in Asia Minor. The spelling with '-nd-' may have been influenced by names like Lynda or Linda. It has been in sporadic use in the United States since the 1920s, never reaching widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyndi, Lyndy, Lyn, Lindy
Variants: Lydia
Sibling names for Lyndia
Names that share Lyndia's style, for a brother or sister.
