Lyda
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lyda was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,978 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1916 with 145 births
Most common in: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
118 births recorded 1903–1995 · peaked in 1929 with 7 births
Most common in: Calvados, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lyda’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #15152 | — |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↑1228 |
| 2008 | #10084 | ↑3840 |
| 2009 | #11459 | ↓1375 |
| 2010 | #16992 | ↓5533 |
| 2011 | #12153 | ↑4839 |
| 2012 | #8208 | ↑3945 |
| 2013 | #11000 | ↓2792 |
| 2014 | #10129 | ↑871 |
| 2015 | #10148 | ↓19 |
| 2016 | #6901 | ↑3247 |
| 2017 | #7840 | ↓939 |
| 2018 | #10545 | ↓2705 |
| 2019 | #9736 | ↑809 |
| 2020 | #8406 | ↑1330 |
| 2021 | #9562 | ↓1156 |
| 2022 | #8032 | ↑1530 |
| 2023 | #9616 | ↓1584 |
| 2024 | #10271 | ↓655 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓4671 |
Frequently asked questions about Lyda
Is Lyda a popular name?
Yes — Lyda currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lyda more common for boys or girls?
Lyda is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lyda most popular?
Lyda peaked in 1916 in United States, with 145 recorded births that year.
Is Lyda rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lyda’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #275 in 1880 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lyda?
At least 5,096 babies have been recorded with the name Lyda across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lyda popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lyda appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Lyda?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lyda include Lyle.
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