The nameLinda
Linda was the number one name for American girls in 1947. It is the emblem of the baby boom.
- Girl's name
- Germanic or Spanish
Meaning
Linda comes from the Germanic lind, "soft, gentle", or from the Spanish linda, "pretty".
Origin
Germanic or Spanish.
History
Linda was in the American top 10 from 1940 to 1965 and was number one in 1947. The song Linda, released that year, added to its fame.
Famous people named Linda
- Linda McCartney, photographer
- Linda Ronstadt, singer
- Linda Hamilton, actress
Popularity of the name Linda
Linda in the United States
Linda was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 565,532 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Linda. Its rise began around 1939, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Linda in the United States were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 332 births a year on average, against 408 in the five years before.
Linda in the United Kingdom
Linda was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 290 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Linda. Half of all babies named Linda in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.
Linda in Ireland
Linda in France
Linda in Switzerland
Linda in Austria
Linda in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Linda
Names from the same generation as Linda, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Linda mean?
Linda comes from the Germanic lind, "soft, gentle", or from the Spanish linda, "pretty".
What is the origin of the name Linda?
Germanic or Spanish.
Is Linda a girl's or a boy's name?
Linda is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Linda?
In 2024, Linda was the 838th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 321 births.
What are the variants of the name Linda?
Variants and related names of Linda include Lin and Lynda.
What are good sibling names for Linda?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Carla, Alisha, Teresa and Yvette for a sister, Roger, Frank, Alberto and Ernesto for a brother.
Who are famous people named Linda?
Linda McCartney, photographer; Linda Ronstadt, singer; Linda Hamilton, actress.