Total births
438
Girls' name · since 1940
Lindia
Since 1940, U.S. Social Security records show 438 babies named Lindia, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 438
- total births
- 1940–1990
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
438 girls have been named Lindia since 1940, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lindia recorded 438 times among girls since 1940, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1940 to 1990.
- 438 total births
- 1940–1990 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
438 girls have been named Lindia since 1940, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1990.
- 438
- total births
- 1940–1990
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Lindia was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
24 babies were named Lindia in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Lindia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lindia's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1947 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lindia at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1940
Lindia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1940–1990
- Peak year (1947)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Lindia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lindia's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Lindia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
149 births
- 1950s
1950s
186 births
- 1960s
1960s
93 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 186 births (42% of all-time use).
Lindia by state
Where Lindia concentrates geographically, total births since 1940
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 5 | 1.1% |
Kentucky share of Lindia's total US births 1.1%
5 of 438 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lindia? ▼
438 babies have been named Lindia since 1940. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1947 with 24 births.
When was Lindia most popular? ▼
Lindia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Lindia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lindia are Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Lindia been used? ▼
Lindia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1940, spanning 51 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Lindia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Linda, Lindsey, Lindsay, Lina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lindia's data
- Lindia's decade-level peak was the 1950s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Lindias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lindia
Nearby Names Like Lindia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lindia
Linda Girl
#836 1,455,143 births
Lindsey Girl
#1284 157,551 births
Lindsay Girl
#1984 130,365 births
Lina Girl
#565 19,489 births
Linnea Girl
#1601 9,944 births
Compare Lindia side by side: Lindia vs Linda Lindia vs Lindsey Lindia vs Lindsay
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1940–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lindia: Baby Name Since 1940 - 438 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lindia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lindia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.