Linda
Pronunciation: [ l-IHND-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Linda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,290 babies have been named Linda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Linda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,622 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,622
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Linda
Linda is a boy name .
Is Linda a boy or girl name? Linda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,622 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #835. Linda is more commonly used as a girl name.
Linda is currently ranked #7,622 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Linda include Lin, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Linda include Linden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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