Lindsey Girl

Popularity: #787 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: island of linden trees; Scottish: from the linden tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lindsey has its roots in Old English, derived from the place name Lindisfarne, which itself comes from the Old English elements 'lind,' meaning 'lime tree,' and 'island,' referring to the island of Lindisfarne off the northeast coast of England. The name evolved through various forms, including Lindesey and Lindsey, before being adopted into Middle English.

As a surname, it was used to denote individuals from the area, and over time, it transitioned into a given name, particularly for girls, in the 20th century. Historically, the name Lindsey is associated with significant figures and events.

One notable reference is Saint Cuthbert, who was a prominent figure in early medieval Christianity and was linked to Lindisfarne, where he became the Bishop of Lindisfarne in the 7th century. The island was also the site of the famous Lindisfarne Gospels, created around the 8th century, which are considered masterpieces of Insular art and a vital part of Christian heritage in England.

The name gained further recognition through its mention in various historical texts and literature over the centuries. Culturally, Lindsey carries connotations of nature and tranquility, reflecting its etymological roots in 'lime tree.' The name has been embraced in various forms and adaptations, often associated with a sense of place and identity.

The diminutive form 'Lindy' has also emerged, providing a more informal and affectionate variant of the name. Overall, Lindsey's historical and cultural significance is intertwined with its geographical origins and the rich tapestry of English history.

Famous people named Lindsey

In this section, you will find notable people named Lindsey. 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 Lindsey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Lindsey Vonn is an alpine ski racer best known for her Olympic medals, World Cup victories, and being a prominent figure in winter sports.

Lindsey Buckingham is a musician best known as the guitarist and vocalist of Fleetwood Mac and for his solo albums.

Lindsey Stirling is a violinist and dancer best known for her unique blend of classical music and electronic dance music, as well as her YouTube performances.

Lindsey Lohan is an actress and singer best known for her roles in Mean Girls, The Parent Trap, and Freaky Friday.

Fictional characters named Lindsey

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Lindsey McDonald is a fictional character from the TV series Angel. He is a lawyer who initially works for Wolfram & Hart and later becomes a more complex character with a moral struggle.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lindsey, 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 Lindsey. 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 Lindsey was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lindsey has ranked as high as #81 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lindsey 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 Lindsey 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 Lindsey.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 161 0 161
2024 187 7 180
2023 179 0 179
2022 181 0 181
2021 201 6 195
2020 255 11 244
2019 276 0 276
2018 334 11 323
2017 321 6 315
2016 377 13 364
2015 488 11 477
2014 539 5 534
2013 514 10 504
2012 589 10 579
2011 653 6 647
2010 813 9 804
2009 1,022 12 1,010
2008 1,236 9 1,227
2007 1,564 9 1,555
2006 1,900 14 1,886
2005 2,110 16 2,094
2004 2,285 30 2,255
2003 2,558 18 2,540
2002 2,836 20 2,816
2001 3,072 22 3,050
2000 3,228 17 3,211
1999 3,431 14 3,417
1998 3,500 35 3,465
1997 3,667 31 3,636
1996 4,141 29 4,112
1995 4,427 50 4,377
1994 5,028 40 4,988
1993 5,897 52 5,845
1992 5,941 48 5,893
1991 6,518 58 6,460
1990 6,852 70 6,782
1989 7,166 97 7,069
1988 7,087 86 7,001
1987 7,552 95 7,457
1986 8,159 108 8,051
1985 8,584 116 8,468
1984 9,119 114 9,005
1983 8,806 127 8,679
1982 8,099 138 7,961
1981 4,977 114 4,863
1980 3,474 88 3,386
1979 2,837 79 2,758
1978 1,902 90 1,812
1977 1,488 107 1,381
1976 945 72 873
1975 408 47 361
1974 282 48 234
1973 171 70 101
1972 137 62 75
1971 125 56 69
1970 147 77 70
1969 133 65 68
1968 130 74 56
1967 141 88 53
1966 126 85 41
1965 134 92 42
1964 144 97 47
1963 181 124 57
1962 183 138 45
1961 215 145 70
1960 182 141 41
1959 190 138 52
1958 211 146 65
1957 233 149 84
1956 198 132 66
1955 197 154 43
1954 240 169 71
1953 209 156 53
1952 199 133 66
1951 180 129 51
1950 157 106 51
1949 138 91 47
1948 121 97 24
1947 123 90 33
1946 111 91 20
1945 80 69 11
1944 64 58 6
1943 74 74 0
1942 71 64 7
1941 84 76 8
1940 53 48 5
1939 60 60 0
1938 56 56 0
1937 67 60 7
1936 51 51 0
1935 59 59 0
1934 53 53 0
1933 54 54 0
1932 73 73 0
1931 44 44 0
1930 73 73 0
1929 56 56 0
1928 60 60 0
1927 56 56 0
1926 55 55 0
1925 52 52 0
1924 60 55 5
1923 70 70 0
1922 72 72 0
1921 58 58 0
1920 57 57 0
1919 62 62 0
1918 52 52 0
1917 69 69 0
1916 61 61 0
1915 57 57 0
1914 56 56 0
1913 42 42 0
1912 39 39 0
1911 32 32 0
1910 23 23 0
1909 12 12 0
1908 14 14 0
1907 15 15 0
1906 18 18 0
1905 14 14 0
1904 10 10 0
1903 18 18 0
1902 13 13 0
1901 12 12 0
1900 19 19 0
1899 13 13 0
1898 11 11 0
1897 8 8 0
1896 13 13 0
1895 11 11 0
1894 7 7 0
1893 7 7 0
1892 11 11 0
1891 12 12 0
1890 12 12 0
1889 16 16 0
1888 13 13 0
1887 10 10 0
1886 16 16 0
1885 7 7 0
1884 9 9 0
1883 12 12 0
1882 8 8 0
1881 7 7 0
1880 11 11 0

Top States for Lindsey (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
CA 20
15%
TX 18
14%
OH 11
8%
PA 9
7%
TN 9
7%
NY 9
7%
GA 8
6%
IN 8
6%
FL 7
5%
MD 7
5%
NC 7
5%
AZ 6
5%
UT 6
5%
MI 6
5%