Lydia is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #11648 in 2010 with 6 recorded births. This places Lydia in the bottom 18% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 16 births ranking #5156. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 319,735 boys born was named Lydia. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Lydia is a graceful ancient name that originally referred to someone from Lydia. It feels cultured, warm, and securely classic.
The name appears in the New Testament and has been used steadily ever since. Its long history gives it depth, while its gentle sound keeps it approachable.