Lynda Girl

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lynda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LindaLynnLilaLaraLanaLeah

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.

LinaLyraLydiaLanaLinaeLynneLyndsey

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lynda was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Lynda has ranked as high as #150 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 30 0 30
2024 10 0 10
2023 15 0 15
2022 30 0 30
2021 33 0 33
2020 21 0 21
2019 36 0 36
2018 32 0 32
2017 35 0 35
2016 33 0 33
2015 35 0 35
2014 60 0 60
2013 40 0 40
2012 46 0 46
2011 38 0 38
2010 45 0 45
2009 48 0 48
2008 67 0 67
2007 55 0 55
2006 83 0 83
2005 73 0 73
2004 64 0 64
2003 69 0 69
2002 63 0 63
2001 73 0 73
2000 88 0 88
1999 89 0 89
1998 83 0 83
1997 79 0 79
1996 81 0 81
1995 104 0 104
1994 110 0 110
1993 129 0 129
1992 96 0 96
1991 139 0 139
1990 148 0 148
1989 140 0 140
1988 146 0 146
1987 170 0 170
1986 190 0 190
1985 200 0 200
1984 225 0 225
1983 242 0 242
1982 333 0 333
1981 335 0 335
1980 312 0 312
1979 266 0 266
1978 306 0 306
1977 289 0 289
1976 297 0 297
1975 336 0 336
1974 360 0 360
1973 444 8 436
1972 531 0 531
1971 679 0 679
1970 849 0 849
1969 1,015 0 1,015
1968 1,121 6 1,115
1967 1,147 0 1,147
1966 1,309 0 1,309
1965 1,605 0 1,605
1964 1,985 0 1,985
1963 1,595 5 1,590
1962 1,768 0 1,768
1961 2,038 0 2,038
1960 2,122 0 2,122
1959 2,033 9 2,024
1958 1,746 5 1,741
1957 1,814 0 1,814
1956 1,759 0 1,759
1955 1,885 0 1,885
1954 2,030 7 2,023
1953 2,311 6 2,305
1952 2,812 0 2,812
1951 3,032 6 3,026
1950 3,309 9 3,300
1949 3,830 0 3,830
1948 4,174 7 4,167
1947 4,850 10 4,840
1946 3,006 6 3,000
1945 2,479 10 2,469
1944 2,370 0 2,370
1943 2,422 9 2,413
1942 2,115 8 2,107
1941 1,497 8 1,489
1940 1,267 0 1,267
1939 764 0 764
1938 540 0 540
1937 300 0 300
1936 203 0 203
1935 110 0 110
1934 77 0 77
1933 68 0 68
1932 58 0 58
1931 46 0 46
1930 29 0 29
1929 39 0 39
1928 44 0 44
1927 24 0 24
1926 30 0 30
1925 29 0 29
1924 22 0 22
1923 28 0 28
1922 25 0 25
1921 22 0 22
1920 19 0 19
1919 17 0 17
1918 24 0 24
1917 16 0 16
1916 23 0 23
1915 18 0 18
1914 15 0 15
1913 13 0 13
1912 11 0 11
1911 5 0 5
1910 6 0 6
1909 12 0 12
1908 6 0 6
1907 12 0 12
1906 6 0 6
1903 6 0 6
1898 8 0 8
1896 9 0 9
1895 7 0 7
1893 9 0 9
1892 6 0 6
1888 6 0 6
1884 5 0 5
1882 5 0 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 5
100%