Lyda
Lyda is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman from Lydia.
Origin and history
Lyda is a classic feminine name originating as a variant of Lydia, which refers to a woman from the ancient region of Lydia in Asia Minor. While it enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, it is now an uncommon choice. It offers a vintage, streamlined alternative to the more common Lydia.
Popularity in the United States
4,973 babies in the United States have been named Lyda since 1880. It ranks #2472 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2042.
States where it is most popular
- KY (24.4 %)
- PA (11.9 %)
- TN (10.6 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 425 |
| 1890-1900 | 568 |
| 1900-1910 | 488 |
| 1910-1920 | 910 |
| 1920-1930 | 847 |
| 1930-1940 | 506 |
| 1940-1950 | 379 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 148 |
| 1970-1980 | 70 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 106 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Lyda
- Lyda Borelli: Actress
- Lyda Conley: Lawyer, Activist
- Lyda Judson Heywood: Artist
Fun facts
- Lyda was most popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before becoming a rare choice today.
- It originated primarily as a phonetic variant or simplified spelling of the classical Greek name Lydia.