Linda

Meaning of Linda

Beautiful, pretty, lovely

Linda has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Linda

After ranking as high as #354 in 2001, Linda has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Linda

• Linda Hamilton
  Actress, "The Terminator" star
• Linda Ronstadt
  Singer, many hit songs
• Linda Evangelista
  Supermodel, fashion icon
• Linda Cardellini
  Actress, "Freaks and Geeks"
• Linda Cohn
  Sportscaster, ESPN anchor

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Questions about the name Linda

What does the name Linda mean?

Linda means beautiful, pretty, lovely, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Linda a boy's or a girl's name?

Linda is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Linda?

Linda did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Linda most popular?

Linda peaked at #354 in 2001.