Linda vs. Lisa: which name is older?
The average Linda is 70 and the average Lisa is 56, so Linda is the older name, by about 14 years.
Linda
Lisa
When was each name popular?
Linda peaked first, in 1947 (after World War II). Lisa peaked in 1965, 18 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 1.1 million Lindas and about 870,000 Lisas alive in the US, so there are about 21% more Lindas than Lisas.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Lindas and over 99% of living Lisas are women.
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Linda or Lisa: questions
Which is older, Linda or Lisa?
The average Linda is 70 and the average Lisa is 56, so Linda is the older name, by about 14 years.
How old is the average Linda?
The average Linda in the US is 70; half of all living Lindas are between 66 and 78.
How old is the average Lisa?
The average Lisa in the US is 56; half of all living Lisas are between 51 and 63.
Which is more common, Linda or Lisa?
There are about 1.1 million Lindas and about 870,000 Lisas alive in the US, so there are about 21% more Lindas than Lisas.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this