Linda
Linda first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1947, when 99,692 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Linda popular?
Vintage Linda is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1947.
| 2020s | 1,956 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,386 | |
| 2000s | 7,220 | |
| 1990s | 12,815 | |
| 1980s | 22,819 | |
| 1970s | 45,900 | |
| 1960s | 225,454 | |
| 1950s | 564,364 | |
| 1940s | 531,660 | |
| 1930s | 29,358 | |
| 1920s | 4,455 | |
| 1910s | 2,395 | |
| 1900s | 996 | |
| 1890s | 872 | |
| 1880s | 493 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Linda mean?
In Spanish and Portuguese linda means 'pretty, beautiful' (from Latin/Romance). NOTE: the name also has an independent Germanic source, the element lind 'soft, tender' (as in names like Rosalind); so 'pretty' is the Romance reading, 'soft/tender' the Germanic one.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Linda mean?
Linda means Pretty. In Spanish and Portuguese linda means 'pretty, beautiful' (from Latin/Romance). NOTE: the name also has an independent Germanic source, the element lind 'soft, tender' (as in names like Rosalind); so 'pretty' is the Romance reading, 'soft/tender' the Germanic one.
What is the origin of the name Linda?
Linda is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Linda?
Linda is pronounced “LIN-duh.”
Is Linda a boy or a girl name?
Linda is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Linda a popular name right now?
Linda is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1947.
How popular is the name Linda?
In 2025, Linda ranked #902 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Linda most popular?
Linda was most popular in 1947, when about 99,692 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Linda?
Names similar to Linda include Mía, Camila, Savannah, Anita, Valentina.
What names go well with Linda?
spanish names that pair well with Linda include Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo, Sebastián.