How old is someone named Lydia?
The average Lydia is 31 years old.
Half of all living Lydias are between 12 and 48.
When was Lydia popular?
Lydia is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2014.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5,247 | 0 |
| 1910s | 9,025 | 0 |
| 1920s | 9,303 | 150 |
| 1930s | 6,700 | 1,400 |
| 1940s | 9,215 | 5,300 |
| 1950s | 14,635 | 11,000 |
| 1960s | 11,737 | 10,000 |
| 1970s | 7,641 | 7,200 |
| 1980s | 11,122 | 11,000 |
| 1990s | 16,991 | 17,000 |
| 2000s | 26,441 | 26,000 |
| 2010s | 32,748 | 33,000 |
| 2020s | 16,668 | 17,000 |
How many Lydias are still alive?
About 140,000 Lydias are alive in the US today. That's 74% of the roughly 190,000 babies named Lydia since 1880.
Most Lydias ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lydia?
About one in four living Lydias are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Lydia an old name?
Somewhat. Lydia is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lydia will be 36 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Lydia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Lydias are women.
Names the same age as Lydia
NAME TWIN
Lydia's name twin is Audrey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Audrey's age curve is the closest match to Lydia's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Lidia (34)
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Questions about the name Lydia
How old is the average Lydia?
The average Lydia in the US is 31 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lydia?
About 140,000 Lydias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 190,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lydia most popular?
In 2014, when about 3,700 baby girls were named Lydia.
Is Lydia a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 30% of living Lydias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this