Linda
girl name#902 in 2025Linda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 1947, ranks #902 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
- 1947 — Buddy Clark's chart-topping song "Linda"
#902
rank today
#1
peak (1947)
294
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #285 |
| 1890s | #302 |
| 1900s | #333 |
| 1910s | #350 |
| 1920s | #314 |
| 1930s | #154 |
| 1940s | #3 |
| 1950s | #2 |
| 1960s | #14 |
| 1970s | #75 |
| 1980s | #131 |
| 1990s | #241 |
| 2000s | #433 |
| 2010s | #658 |
| 2020s | #839 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Linda has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania.
Living bearers
About 1,113,000 people named Linda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Linda alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Linda in 2025?
- Linda ranks #902 among US girl names in 2025, with 294 babies given the name.
- When was the name Linda most popular?
- Linda peaked in 1947, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Linda with classmates?
- Linda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
- What explains the spikes and dips on Linda's chart?
- Linda climbed after 1947 — Buddy Clark's chart-topping song "Linda".
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