How old is someone named Lynda?
The average Lynda is 68 years old.
Half of all living Lyndas are between 62 and 78.
When was Lynda popular?
Lynda rose fast and peaked in 1947, right after World War II, then faded almost as fast. 54% of all Lyndas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 42 | 0 |
| 1910s | 148 | 0 |
| 1920s | 282 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,195 | 680 |
| 1940s | 28,010 | 17,000 |
| 1950s | 22,731 | 18,000 |
| 1960s | 15,705 | 14,000 |
| 1970s | 4,357 | 4,100 |
| 1980s | 2,293 | 2,200 |
| 1990s | 1,058 | 1,000 |
| 2000s | 683 | 670 |
| 2010s | 400 | 400 |
| 2020s | 139 | 140 |
How many Lyndas are still alive?
About 57,000 Lyndas are alive in the US today. That's 73% of the roughly 78,000 babies named Lynda since 1882.
Most Lyndas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lynda?
About two in three living Lyndas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Lynda an old name?
Yes. Lynda is older than 97 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Lynda a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Lyndas are women.
Names the same age as Lynda
NAME TWIN
Lynda's name twin is Sandra. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Sandra's age curve is the closest match to Lynda's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Linda (70)
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Questions about the name Lynda
How old is the average Lynda?
The average Lynda in the US is 68 years old. The median is 71, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lynda?
About 57,000 Lyndas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 78,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Lynda most popular?
In 1947, when about 4,900 baby girls were named Lynda.
Is Lynda a Boomer name?
Yes. About 63% of living Lyndas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
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