Girl · #1,277 in 2026

Lyde

Current Rank
#1,277
Peak Rank
#1,277 (1893)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1893
First Year
1893
Last Year
1893
Peak Year
#1277
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Lyde

Lyde first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1893, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1893, when 6 Lydes were born — ranking #1,277 that year. As of 2026, Lyde ranks #1,277 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Lydes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lyde

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lyde is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Lied
  • Lide
  • Leid
  • Light
  • Lead
  • Load
  • Laid
  • Lad
  • Lid
  • Led
  • Lite
  • Leed

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyde

What does the name Lyde mean?
Lyde is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1893. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lyde in 2026?
In 2026, Lyde ranks #1,277 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Lyde most popular?
Lyde reached its peak popularity in 1893, ranking #1,277 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Lyde a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lyde is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lyde?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lyde include Arabelle, Ivery, Stazie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lyde

Lyde is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1893 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Lyde's peak popularity came in 1893 when it ranked #1,277. Use the chart and map above to compare Lyde's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.