Lynda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lynda is an English name derived from the Spanish 'linda', meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'. It has evolved from the name Linda and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name is associated with warmth and friendliness, although its usage has declined in recent years. It does not have biblical relevance, and notable figures include Lynda Carter and Lynda Barry.
The name Lynda is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Lynda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lynda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4578th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4003rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8553rd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1769th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 232nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 149th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 358th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 993rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2547th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4449th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lynda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lynda"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪndə/
Origin
English
Etymology
Lynda is a variant of Linda, which is derived from the Spanish word 'linda' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Meaning
pretty, beautiful
Language Evolution
Linda, Lynda
Historical Usage
Lynda emerged as a popular name in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, during a time when names ending in '-a' were fashionable for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Linda, Lyndy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lynda is viewed as a classic name that conveys a sense of warmth and friendliness, although it has seen a decline in popularity compared to its peak.
Famous People
Lynda Carter, an American actress known for her role as Wonder Woman, Lynda Barry, an American cartoonist and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lynda"
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 "Lynda"
"Lynda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4578th of 6773 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4003rd of 7552 | 70 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8553rd of 10718 | 14 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1769th of 9107 | 389 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 232nd of 9204 | 14,392 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 149th of 12526 | 48,030 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 358th of 19264 | 10,852 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 993rd of 27321 | 2,788 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2547th of 35406 | 1,063 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4449th of 30306 | 379 |
Regional Popularity of "Lynda" 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 "Lynda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
14.42% 223rd/1546 |
16.52% 257th/1556 |
9.43% 222nd/2353 |
10.92% 169th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
6.83% 152nd/2227 |
6.42% 156th/2430 |
5.12% 146th/2853 |
4.90% 136th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.27% 331st/2937 |
7.69% 268th/3483 |
11.37% 400th/3518 |
9.87% 399th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.72% 1095th/3685 |
18.64% 834th/4475 |
20.66% 1073rd/5194 |
16.10% 1017th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
74.53% 3415th/4582 |
56.25% 2905th/5164 |
32.30% 2362nd/7313 |
29.09% 2171st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
68.59% 4679th/6822 |
61.84% 3881st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lynda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lynda" 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.