Linda Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLIN-duh / /ˈlɪndə/

Spanish; Germanic

Meaning

Spanish: beautiful; Germanic: soft, tender

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Linda gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with the Spanish word for 'beautiful.' In the United States, it became a common name in the 1940s and 1950s. The name has also been used in various cultures, contributing to its widespread appeal.

Trend Summary

The name Linda has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1980s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lynda

International Variants

  • Linda (Spanish)
  • Lind (German)

Famous people named Linda

Linda Ronstadt is an American singer known for her versatile voice and numerous hit songs.

Linda Hamilton is an American actress best known for her role as Sarah Connor in the 'Terminator' franchise.

Linda Blair is an American actress recognized for her performance in 'The Exorcist.'.

Linda McCartney was an American photographer and musician, known for her work with Paul McCartney and Wings.

Fictional characters named Linda

Linda Belcher is a character from the animated television series 'Bob's Burgers,' known for her role as the loving mother and restaurant owner.

Linda the Good Witch is a character in the 'Wicked' musical, representing kindness and support.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Linda was first seen in the United States in 1925. Linda has ranked as high as #806 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Linda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Linda (1994)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19256
19297
19325
19339
193510
19369
193719
193828
193944
194059
194180
1942121
1943137
1944114
1945111
1946115
1947216
1948207
1949169
1950130
1951125
1952137
1953114
1954116
1955104
1956107
1957120
195895
1959121
196096
196186
196285
196385
196493
196563
196653
196733
196841
196949
197038
197127
197233
197320
197421
197520
197612
197722
197815
197916
198018
198115
198219
198324
198412
198512
198621
198715
19889
198917
199011
199110
199212
19937
199411