Lida
Lida is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Loved by the people, or pleasant; often a diminutive of Ludmila, Linda, or Alida.
Origin and history
Lida is a given name of Slavic and Germanic roots, often serving as a short form of names like Ludmila or Linda, or derived from the Slavic element meaning 'loved by the people'. It was moderately used in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains a rare choice today. Its international usage spans Eastern Europe and English-speaking regions.
Popularity in the United States
5,921 babies in the United States have been named Lida since 1880. It ranks #2216 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2028.
States where it is most popular
- KY (26.2 %)
- PA (11.2 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- OH (9.8 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 664 |
| 1890-1900 | 694 |
| 1900-1910 | 505 |
| 1910-1920 | 880 |
| 1920-1930 | 812 |
| 1930-1940 | 539 |
| 1940-1950 | 417 |
| 1950-1960 | 356 |
| 1960-1970 | 258 |
| 1970-1980 | 175 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 136 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Famous people named Lida
- Lida Baarová: Actress
Fun facts
- Lida was most commonly used in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.
- Lida is also the name of a historical city in modern-day Belarus.