Liddie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Liddie has its origins in Old English, stemming from the diminutive Liða. It conveys meanings related to nobility and kindness. The name evolved through various historical forms, reflecting its gentle nature. While lacking biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the early 1900s as a sweet, diminutive form of Lydia, contributing to its modern image as a charming name associated with positive traits.
The name Liddie is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Liddie has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Liddie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1345th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2526th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4924th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32148th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Liddie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Liddie"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪdi/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Liddie is derived from the Old English name 'Liða', which is a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Lid-', potentially meaning 'to glide' or 'to flow'.
Meaning
Noble or kind
Language Evolution
Liða, Lid, Liddie
Historical Usage
The name Liddie gained popularity in the early 20th century as a diminutive for Lydia, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Lydia, Lidd, Lidds
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Liddie is perceived as a charming and vintage name, often associated with kindness and a gentle spirit.
Famous People
Liddie L. B. Hargrove, an influential figure in 20th-century literature
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Liddie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Liddie"
"Liddie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1345th of 9107 | 595 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2526th of 9204 | 222 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4924th of 12526 | 121 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 32148th of 35406 | 8 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Liddie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Liddie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
50.42% 1193rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Liddie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Liddie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.