Lydia
Pronunciation: [ l-IHD-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lydia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 182 babies have been named Lydia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lydia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,963 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,963
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lydia
Lydia is a boy name .
Is Lydia a boy or girl name? Lydia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,963 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #97. Lydia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lydia is currently ranked #19,963 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lydia include Lyd, Lyy, Lyie, and Lydkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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