How Many People Are Named Lydie?

Complete statistics for the name Lydie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lydie
Very Rare
Greek

Lydie means 'honey' in Greek, making it a sweet and rare choice. Only 134 people named Lydie live in the US today, which means 1 in 2,462,346 Americans have this name. The majority of Lydies are over 60, giving the name a classic, old-school vibe.

~134
Living in US
1 in 2,462,346
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Honey
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Sweet Traditional Gentle
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Lydie's number.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

231,182
Worldwide Bearers
#4,539
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
93,066
🇨🇩 DR Congo
40,990
🇨🇲 Cameroon
24,856
🇲🇬 Madagascar
12,394
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
11,673
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
8,108
🇧🇮 Burundi
5,793
🇹🇩 Chad
5,190
🇷🇼 Rwanda
4,834
🇧🇪 Belgium
3,489

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
134 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
100
Would be under 30 (30%)
23
Would be 30–60 (7%)
207
Would be over 60 (63%)

All 330 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
40
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lydie Through the Generations

Lydie has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1919 with 16 births. Today, there are only 134 Lydies in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This skews the average age to 75, reflecting its status as a traditional name that's slowly gaining traction again among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 10

✨ Similar Names to Lydie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lydie's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Lydie

How Many People Have the Name Lydie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 134 people in the United States currently share the name Lydie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,462,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lydie a Common or Rare Name?

Lydie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lydie Mean?

Lydie means "honey" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lydie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lydie Most Popular?

The name Lydie reached peak popularity in 1919, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lydie?

Approximately 134 people named Lydie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 330. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,462,346 Americans.

Is Lydie a rare name?

Lydie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,462,346 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lydie mean?

Lydie means "honey" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Lydie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lydie are male and 100% are female.

When was Lydie most popular?

Lydie peaked in 1919 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US134
All-Time Births330
1 in X1 in 2,462,346
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1919
World Rank#4,539
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.