Lynda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIN-duh /ˈlɪn.də/
Origin: English; Welsh
Meaning: English: beautiful; Welsh: serpent
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lynda is believed to have originated from the Welsh name 'Lynd', which is a diminutive form of names like 'Lyndon' or 'Linda'. The root 'Lyn' in Welsh is associated with the word for 'lake', reflecting a geographical feature that is significant in Welsh culture.
The name made its way into English usage through the influence of the Welsh language and culture, particularly during the 19th century when interest in Welsh names grew in England and beyond. Historically, the name Lynda gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, as it was popularized by various cultural figures and media representations.
The name is often associated with the Spanish word 'linda', meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful', which may have contributed to its appeal in English-speaking countries. The variant 'Linda' became widely recognized in the early 20th century, notably through the song "Linda" written by Buddy Holly in 1947, which further solidified its presence in popular culture.
Culturally, Lynda and its variants have been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing beauty and grace. The name has been borne by notable figures in the arts, including Lynda Carter, known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the 1970s television series, which contributed to the name's association with strength and empowerment.
The enduring nature of Lynda reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, making it a name that resonates with themes of beauty and strength throughout its history.
Famous people named Lynda
In this section, you will find notable people named Lynda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lynda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Lynda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Lynda Carter is an actress and singer best known for Wonder Woman, The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, and The Muppet Show.
Lynda Barry is a cartoonist and author best known for Ernie Pook's Comeek, What It Is, and Cruddy.
Lynda Bellingham is an actress and author best known for Loose Women, All Creatures Great and Small, and The Bill.
Lynda Obst is a producer and author best known for Sleepless in Seattle, The Invention of Lying, and Interstellar.
Lynda Resnick is a businesswoman best known for her work with The Wonderful Company and POM Wonderful.
Fictional characters named Lynda
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Lynda is a fictional character from the film Lynda. She is a determined and resourceful woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lynda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lynda was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Lynda has ranked as high as #148 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Lynda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lynda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lynda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Lynda (2021)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lynda.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2006 | 83 |
| 2005 | 73 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2003 | 69 |
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2001 | 73 |
| 2000 | 88 |
| 1999 | 89 |
| 1998 | 83 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1995 | 104 |
| 1994 | 110 |
| 1993 | 129 |
| 1992 | 96 |
| 1991 | 139 |
| 1990 | 148 |
| 1989 | 140 |
| 1988 | 146 |
| 1987 | 170 |
| 1986 | 190 |
| 1985 | 200 |
| 1984 | 225 |
| 1983 | 242 |
| 1982 | 333 |
| 1981 | 335 |
| 1980 | 312 |
| 1979 | 266 |
| 1978 | 306 |
| 1977 | 289 |
| 1976 | 297 |
| 1975 | 336 |
| 1974 | 360 |
| 1973 | 436 |
| 1972 | 531 |
| 1971 | 679 |
| 1970 | 849 |
| 1969 | 1,015 |
| 1968 | 1,115 |
| 1967 | 1,147 |
| 1966 | 1,309 |
| 1965 | 1,605 |
| 1964 | 1,985 |
| 1963 | 1,590 |
| 1962 | 1,768 |
| 1961 | 2,037 |
| 1960 | 2,123 |
| 1959 | 2,024 |
| 1958 | 1,741 |
| 1957 | 1,814 |
| 1956 | 1,759 |
| 1955 | 1,885 |
| 1954 | 2,023 |
| 1953 | 2,305 |
| 1952 | 2,812 |
| 1951 | 3,026 |
| 1950 | 3,300 |
| 1949 | 3,830 |
| 1948 | 4,168 |
| 1947 | 4,840 |
| 1946 | 3,000 |
| 1945 | 2,469 |
| 1944 | 2,370 |
| 1943 | 2,412 |
| 1942 | 2,107 |
| 1941 | 1,489 |
| 1940 | 1,267 |
| 1939 | 764 |
| 1938 | 540 |
| 1937 | 300 |
| 1936 | 203 |
| 1935 | 110 |
| 1934 | 77 |
| 1933 | 68 |
| 1932 | 58 |
| 1931 | 46 |
| 1930 | 29 |
| 1929 | 39 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1925 | 29 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1882 | 5 |