Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lydia.
National Rank (2025)
#92
All-Time Peak Rank
#75 (1883)
Total U.S. Births
187,039
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Lydia Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Lydia
According to SSA data, Lydia achieved its highest historical rank of #75 in 1883. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 3,652 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 23.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lydia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-23.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,652Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
35yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,902
1890s:5,942
1900s:5,242
1910s:9,025
1920s:9,276
1930s:6,664
1940s:9,188
1950s:14,613
1960s:11,709
1970s:7,612
1980s:11,071
1990s:16,991
2000s:26,412
2010s:32,730
2020s:16,662
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLy-d-ia
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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