FIRST NAME
Linda
Linda is the 6th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 1,164,024 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 852 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #6 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,574,147
living · #3
2020 CENSUS
1,164,024
living · #6
BABIES NAMED LINDA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025294
As a female name, Linda peaked in 1947, when 99,692 babies were named Linda (the most popular female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #5,785 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
852
living · #5,785
BABIES NAMED LINDA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1925–1994
199411
As a male name, Linda peaked in 1947, when 216 babies were named Linda (the #458 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)