Lyda
Girl nameLyda has been given to 4,978 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,978
Peak year
1916 (145 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -50%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Lyda's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #511 |
| 1925 | #697 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lyda — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lyda.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lyda?
Lyda has been given to 4,978 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lyda peak?
Lyda peaked in 1916, when 145 babies were given the name.
Is Lyda a girl or boy name?
Lyda is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lyda are girls).
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