Feminine dossier · first seen 1882
Lynda
Endangered
Down 99.4% from peak
Peak era
1947
Peak births
4,840
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Lynda
How many people are named Lynda?
An estimated 44,499 living Americans are named Lynda.
How rare is Lynda?
Lynda is very rare among babies today, with 30 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.4% from its 1947 peak.
How old is the typical Lynda?
The median age of a living American named Lynda is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 59 and 76 years old.
Is Lynda still popular?
No. Lynda is endangered as a baby name, down 99.4% from its 1947 peak with 30 births in 2025.
Where is Lynda most common?
Lynda has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1882Peak 19472025
Peak year
1947
Decline from peak
99.4%
2025
30
All-time
77,979