Total births
676
Girls' name · since 1938
Lynnda
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 676 babies named Lynnda, peaking in 1951. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 676
- total births
- 1938–1980
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
676 girls have been named Lynnda since 1938, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lynnda has been recorded 676 times among girls since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 1980.
- 676 total births
- 1938–1980 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
676 girls have been named Lynnda since 1938, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1980.
- 676
- total births
- 1938–1980
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Lynnda was born in this single decade.
1951
Single peak year
55 babies were named Lynnda in 1951 - its busiest year on record.
Lynnda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lynnda's SSA record in two at 1955 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1951 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lynnda at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1951
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Lynnda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–1980
- Peak year (1951)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Lynnda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Lynnda's strongest decade.
287 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Lynnda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 15
1930s
15 births
- 1940s
1940s
250 births
- 1950s
1950s
287 births
- 1960s 106
1960s
106 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 287 births (42% of all-time use).
How Lynnda 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 Lynnda's total volume
Lynnda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lynnda by state
Where Lynnda concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 44 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Lynnda's total US births 6.5%
Even split
44 of 676 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynnda? ▼
Lynnda has been given to 676 babies in the U.S. since 1938, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1980. 55 babies were born in 1951, its single highest year.
When was Lynnda most popular? ▼
Lynnda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 287 total births. The single peak year was 1951.
Where is Lynnda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynnda are California (44 births), Texas (13 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Lynnda been used? ▼
Lynnda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1938, spanning 43 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Lynnda? ▼
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 Lynnda's data
- Lynnda's decade-level peak was the 1950s (287 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lynndas (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lynnda
Nearby Names Like Lynnda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynnda
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Lynne Girl
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Lynette Girl
#2725 43,392 births
Lynnette Girl
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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, 1938–1980 (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. "Lynnda: Baby Name Since 1938 - 676 Births, Peak 1951." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynnda. 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 Lynnda 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.