FIRST NAME
Lydia
Lydia is the 204th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 139,374 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 186 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #204 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
213,890
living · #243
2020 CENSUS
139,374
living · #204
BABIES NAMED LYDIA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20253K
As a female name, Lydia peaked in 2014, when 3,652 babies were named Lydia (the #84 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #16,939 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
186
living · #16,939
BABIES NAMED LYDIA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1902–2020
20206
As a male name, Lydia peaked in 2004, when 16 babies were named Lydia (the #5159 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)