Linda
Meaning: Beautiful, pretty, tender
Origin: Spanish/Germanic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #37
Total births: 11,014
History: Linda peaked in the 1960s in Australia as one of the era's defining women's names. The name represents the generation that saw Australia transform from conservative post-war culture to the liberation of the 1970s — women who lived through a revolution.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1986) | #99 |
| Babies named Linda in 1986 | 76 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,014 |
| Peak year | 1963 (581 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #12 |
| Years in records | 1952–1986 (35 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 46 spots |
Frequently asked about Linda
What does the name Linda mean?
Linda means “Beautiful, pretty, tender” from Spanish/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Linda?
Linda has Spanish/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Beautiful, pretty, tender”.
How popular is Linda in Australia?
Linda ranked #99 in Australia in 1986 — given to 76 babies that year.
When was Linda most popular?
Linda peaked in 1963 with 581 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Linda a boy or girl name?
Linda is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Lindas in registered births are female.
Is the name Linda rising or falling in popularity?
Linda has fallen 46 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #53 in 1981 to #99 in 1986.
How long has Linda been recorded in Australia?
Linda appears in birth records in Australia across 35 years — from 1952 through 1986.