Lydia sits comfortably in the UK charts at #174 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#174
US Rank #97
About the Name Lydia
Lydia is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 38 places over five years. Its high point was #50 in 1998, and it now sits at #174. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 19 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Lydia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #97, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lydia
Unlikely. With around 287 UK babies named Lydia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lydia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lydia has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 38 places in the last five years. Its peak was #50 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Lydia is more popular in the US (#97) than in the UK (#174). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Lydia include: Lydia West — Lydia Dorothy West is a British actress.; Lydia Cornell — Lydia Cornell is an American actress, best known for her role as Sara Rush on the ABC situation comedy Too Close for Comfort.; Lydia Night — Lydia Victoria Night is an American musician primarily known for her work as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of California rock band the Regrettes..
Lydia ranks #97 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
287
UK babies named Lydia (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 38 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lydia
Likely around 1 other Lydia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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