Lydia

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Woman from Lydia; Noble One

Background: The name Lydia originates from the Greek name 'Lydia,' referring to a woman from Lydia, an ancient region in Asia Minor. This name was further adopted into Latin, where it retained its geographical significance and implied nobility.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#213
Total births
184,572
Most popular decade
2010s (98,202 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-13 ranks)
Years in Top 100
34
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1902
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,137
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
16
Peak rank
#5,005
Most recent year
2020
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#10,599

Female

First year
1880
First year births
302
First year rank
#77
Peak year
2014
Peak year births
3,652
Peak rank
#84
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,663
Recent rank
#97

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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