Total births
1,103
Girls' name · since 1927
Lyndia
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 1,103 babies named Lyndia, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,103
- total births
- 1927–2006
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Lyndia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,103 recorded since 1927.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lyndia has been recorded 1,103 times among girls since 1927, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 2006.
- 1,103 total births
- 1927–2006 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,103 girls have been named Lyndia since 1927, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2006.
- 1,103
- total births
- 1927–2006
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Lyndia was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
79 babies were named Lyndia in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Lyndia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lyndia splits its recorded history at 1965: 23% of all births land in the more recent half, 77% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1927 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1948 peak of 79 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lyndia at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Lyndia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–2006
- Peak year (1948)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Lyndia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Lyndia's strongest decade.
460 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Lyndia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 24
1930s
24 births
- 1940s
1940s
460 births
- 1950s
1950s
283 births
- 1960s 150
1960s
150 births
- 1970s 52
1970s
52 births
- 1980s 67
1980s
67 births
- 1990s 43
1990s
43 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 460 births (42% of all-time use).
How Lyndia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lyndia's total volume
Lyndia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lyndia by state
Where Lyndia concentrates geographically, total births since 1927
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 93 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #6 | California | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Lyndia's total US births 8.4%
Even split
93 of 1,103 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lyndia? ▼
Since 1927, Social Security records show 1,103 babies named Lyndia. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1948, with 79 births.
When was Lyndia most popular? ▼
Lyndia was most popular in the 1940s decade with 460 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Lyndia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lyndia are Texas (93 births), Alabama (15 births), North Carolina (15 births).
How long has the name Lyndia been used? ▼
Lyndia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1927, spanning 80 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Lyndia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lynn, Lynda, Lynne, Lynette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lyndia's data
- Lyndia's decade-level peak was the 1940s (460 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lyndias (93 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lyndia
Nearby Names Like Lyndia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lyndia
Lynn Girl
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Lynda Girl
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Lynne Girl
#13549 61,957 births
Lynette Girl
#2725 43,392 births
Lynnette Girl
#7994 15,226 births
Compare Lyndia side by side: Lyndia vs Lynn Lyndia vs Lynda Lyndia vs Lynne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1927–2006 (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. "Lyndia: Baby Name Since 1927 - 1,103 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lyndia. 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 Lyndia 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 July 2026.