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Lydia

Lydia is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#90

How popular is Lydia?

Popularity in the United States

Lydia has been given to 173,253 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 595 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Lydia per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Lydia has been given to 31,941 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Lydia per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 9,956 people called Lydia living in Spain, with an average age of 30.7.

173,253 Babies named since 1880
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Lydia

Is Lydia a boy's or a girl's name?

Lydia is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Lydia?

Lydia has been given to 173,253 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.