Linda
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Linda is a Germanic name meaning “soft or gentle”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.88% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Linda
Linda is a name of Germanic origin, traditionally linked to the element linde, which signifies soft or gentle. In early usage, it functioned as a short form for longer names containing this root, such as Adelinda or Sieglinde. Over time, it transitioned into an independent given name, valued for its association with the concept of tenderness in Germanic linguistic tradition.
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Gender Usage of the Name Linda
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Linda is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.88% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Linda
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Linda is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.8K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 7.8K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 18K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Linda ranked #1,290 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,200 in 2024 — a drop of 90 places. Linda shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1, achieved in multiple years (1947–1950) — 4 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #1,290 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -697 places (from #593 to #1,290).
Name StyleMethodology
Linda is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 13,333 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 563 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Linda
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Linda possesses a two-syllableinitial stress, creating an uncomplicated and pleasant phonetic flow. While no singular, globally iconic figure is attached to the name, its 20th-century usage has created a strong Vintage Revival association in popular culture. The phonetics emphasize a clear, open sound that characterizes its mid-century appeal.
Middle Names For Linda
Middle names used with LindaMethodology
Linda is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Linda Marie · Linda Ann · Linda Sue · Linda Faye · Linda KayView all 4,590 girl middle names.
- Total 6,642 middle names used with Linda
- 333 boy middle names used with Linda
- 1,365 unisex middle names used with Linda
Middle name suggestions for LindaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Linda is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Linda Moore · Linda Mills · Linda Marsh · Linda Marks · Linda Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Linda
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, the name Linda has been used by Linda (Bonney) (born 1928).
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Linda. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Linda
Sound Like Linda Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lynda · Lynette · Lynnette · View all 56 names
Spelled Like Linda Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Lina · Linna
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Lisa · Laura · Lauren · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Linda Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Barbara · Jessica · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Sarah · Susan · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Linda”
Dictionary Meaning of "Linda"Methodology
A female given name from the Germanic languages
Examples
- The Orange-Tree stood in a Wood which belong'd to a Princess, who liv'd in a magnificent Palace not far off, and us'd to walk there. This Princess was young, beautiful and witty, and her Name Linda.
- When I go to sleep / I never count sheep / I count all the charms about Linda.
A census-designated place in Yuba County, California, United States
A coordination language for parallel computing environments
Examples
- The aim of this paper is to analyse the concept of extending the parallel logic programming paradigm with Linda-like operations, thus facilitating distributed data storage, access and management.
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Linda has 5 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Linda in ASL
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