Lindsay Girl

Popularity: #864 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIN-zee //ˈlɪn.zi//

Origin: Scottish; English

Meaning: Scottish: From the island of Lindsey; English: Island of Lincoln

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lindsay has its origins in the Old English and Scottish languages, derived from a place name that combines the elements 'Lind,' referring to a 'lime tree,' and 'sēy,' meaning 'island' or 'riverbank.' The earliest recorded form of the name can be traced back to the 12th century, associated with the town of Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England. This geographical name eventually evolved into a personal name, gaining popularity as a surname before transitioning into a given name in the 20th century.

Historically, the name Lindsay has been borne by notable figures, including several Scottish nobles and the 16th-century poet Sir David Lindsay, who was known for his works that contributed to Scottish literature. The name is also linked to the Lindsay family, who were prominent in Scottish history, particularly during the medieval period.

Their influence can be seen in various historical texts and records, which document their roles in the political and social landscape of Scotland. Culturally, the name Lindsay has been associated with qualities such as strength and resilience, often reflecting the characteristics of the lime tree, which is known for its durability.

The name has also been embraced in various forms of literature and art, further embedding it in cultural consciousness. Additionally, diminutive forms like 'Lindy' have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and affection in familial or informal contexts.

Overall, Lindsay carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its linguistic origins and the legacy of those who have borne the name.

Famous people named Lindsay

In this section, you will find notable people named Lindsay. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lindsay who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lindsay who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Lindsay Lohan is an actress and singer best known for Mean Girls, The Parent Trap, and Freaky Friday.

Lindsay Wagner is an actress best known for The Bionic Woman, The Six Million Dollar Man, and The Love Boat.

Lindsay Sloane is an actress best known for She's Out of My League, The Other Woman, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Lindsay Ell is a country music singer and songwriter best known for her albums The Project, Consider This, and The Continuum.

Lindsay Price is an actress best known for Beverly Hills, 90210, Lipstick Jungle, and Eastwick.

Fictional characters named Lindsay

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Lindsay is a fictional character from the TV series Total Drama. She is a contestant known for her social skills and popularity among her peers.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lindsay, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lindsay. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lindsay was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lindsay has ranked as high as #83 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Lindsay has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lindsay is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lindsay was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lindsay.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 84 0 84
2024 99 0 99
2023 93 0 93
2022 117 0 117
2021 155 7 148
2020 124 0 124
2019 144 0 144
2018 174 0 174
2017 223 6 217
2016 259 0 259
2015 337 9 328
2014 441 8 433
2013 412 0 412
2012 396 0 396
2011 441 6 435
2010 492 0 492
2009 580 5 575
2008 848 0 848
2007 1,077 10 1,067
2006 1,256 8 1,248
2005 1,410 12 1,398
2004 1,363 9 1,354
2003 1,235 6 1,229
2002 1,241 0 1,241
2001 1,511 9 1,502
2000 1,812 12 1,800
1999 1,866 17 1,849
1998 1,948 9 1,939
1997 2,094 8 2,086
1996 2,418 21 2,397
1995 2,584 22 2,562
1994 3,115 15 3,100
1993 3,686 22 3,664
1992 4,289 27 4,262
1991 4,514 31 4,483
1990 5,080 40 5,040
1989 5,574 49 5,525
1988 6,072 47 6,025
1987 6,587 57 6,530
1986 7,013 61 6,952
1985 7,957 86 7,871
1984 8,583 73 8,510
1983 8,713 91 8,622
1982 8,344 84 8,260
1981 5,901 58 5,843
1980 4,405 52 4,353
1979 3,520 54 3,466
1978 3,170 47 3,123
1977 2,698 63 2,635
1976 2,120 50 2,070
1975 537 22 515
1974 249 36 213
1973 137 22 115
1972 97 35 62
1971 115 38 77
1970 123 41 82
1969 104 43 61
1968 117 47 70
1967 89 41 48
1966 115 56 59
1965 124 74 50
1964 120 67 53
1963 161 92 69
1962 178 117 61
1961 183 125 58
1960 206 152 54
1959 184 115 69
1958 171 90 81
1957 194 96 98
1956 179 96 83
1955 214 122 92
1954 171 94 77
1953 225 130 95
1952 226 101 125
1951 218 106 112
1950 213 97 116
1949 147 64 83
1948 133 65 68
1947 120 61 59
1946 87 56 31
1945 68 50 18
1944 59 37 22
1943 66 51 15
1942 50 38 12
1941 46 37 9
1940 49 39 10
1939 43 38 5
1938 52 46 6
1937 50 42 8
1936 59 44 15
1935 35 35 0
1934 42 42 0
1933 33 33 0
1932 41 41 0
1931 36 36 0
1930 40 40 0
1929 44 44 0
1928 60 53 7
1927 40 40 0
1926 43 36 7
1925 50 50 0
1924 52 52 0
1923 45 45 0
1922 39 39 0
1921 45 40 5
1920 58 58 0
1919 36 36 0
1918 38 38 0
1917 45 45 0
1916 48 42 6
1915 40 40 0
1914 38 38 0
1913 27 27 0
1912 17 17 0
1911 9 9 0
1910 12 12 0
1909 11 11 0
1908 8 8 0
1907 9 9 0
1905 9 9 0
1904 13 13 0
1903 10 10 0
1902 9 9 0
1901 5 5 0
1900 15 15 0
1899 10 10 0
1898 5 5 0
1897 7 7 0
1895 11 11 0
1894 5 5 0
1893 21 21 0
1892 5 5 0
1891 6 6 0
1890 13 13 0
1889 10 10 0
1888 8 8 0
1886 5 5 0
1885 6 6 0
1884 9 9 0
1882 9 9 0
1881 8 8 0
1880 7 7 0

Top States for Lindsay (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 13
22%
CA 10
17%
MA 10
17%
VA 9
15%
NJ 6
10%
NY 6
10%
FL 5
8%