Lydia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lydia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lydia?
Lydia is spelled L-Y-D-I-A. The name has 5 letters.
Lydia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lydia means “from Lydia,” referring to an ancient region in western Asia Minor.
- Origin
- Lydia is commonly associated with the ancient kingdom of Lydia, located in what is now western Turkey.
- Pronunciation
- LID-ee-uh · 3 syllables
Lydia Popularity in 2025
Rank#92
Recorded Births2,692
- Girls usage rose 5 places to #92 and recorded 14 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lydia Mean?
Lydia means “from Lydia,” referring to an ancient region in western Asia Minor.
Origin: Lydia is commonly associated with the ancient kingdom of Lydia, located in what is now western Turkey.
How Do You Pronounce Lydia?
PronunciationLID-ee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Lydia?
- History
- The name Lydia appears in ancient Greek literature and in the New Testament, indicating its use in classical and religious contexts.
Lydia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,692 | #92 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,678 | #97 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,735 | #94 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,818 | #93 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,935 | #89 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,804 | #95 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,015 | #94 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,213 | #89 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,341 | #85 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,625 | #80 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,514 | #80 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,652 | #84 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,262 | #95 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,176 | #95 |
| 2011 | Girls | 3,092 | #96 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,840 | #110 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,830 | #117 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,876 | #120 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,773 | #124 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,668 | #130 |
When Was Lydia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Girls
3,652 recorded births
National rank #84
2016 · Girls
3,625 recorded births
National rank #80
2015 · Girls
3,514 recorded births
National rank #80
2017 · Girls
3,341 recorded births
National rank #85
Where Lydia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #28 | 63 |
| WY | #31 | 8 |
| ND | #33 | 18 |
| ME | #34 | 20 |
| NE | #36 | 35 |
| WV | #36 | 28 |
| KY | #40 | 74 |
| MO | #41 | 94 |