How Popular (or Rare) was Lydia in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#56
1997 Rank
1,062
1997 Births
#50
Best Rank (1998)
1,084
Peak Year (1999)
18,670
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 276
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Lydia Story

Lydia is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #56 in 1997 with 1,062 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 1,084 births ranking #50. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 276 girls born was named Lydia. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Greek place-name usage  |  Meaning: from Lydia

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.

Did you know?Lydia is one of several enduring girls' names that began as place-based personal names in the ancient world.
Similar namesLivia, Lucia, Leah, Lila, Cecilia

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