Lynda

Lynda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Lynda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lynda

Lynda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lynda first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #77 in 1947, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 77,948 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lynda in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#77 in 1947
Peak year
1947
Babies named Lynda in 2024
10
Total since 1880
77,948

Lynda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1823 in 1998
Babies named Lynda in 2020
4
Total since 1996
58

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lynda mean?

The meaning of Lynda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lynda a boy or girl name?

Lynda is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lynda?

Lynda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lynda?

Lynda first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #77 in 1947, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].