Lindsy Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: From the island of Lindisfarne; Scottish: A variant of Lindsey

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lindsy is derived from the Old English surname "Lindsey," which originally referred to a location in England. The etymology of Lindsey can be traced back to the Old English elements "lind," meaning "lime tree," and "ēg," meaning "island" or "river meadow." This suggests that the name was likely associated with a place characterized by lime trees or situated on an island or riverbank.

The name evolved through various forms, including "Lindesege" in the 10th century, before being adopted into the modern English vernacular as Lindsey. Historically, the name has been borne by notable figures, including Lindsey of the 12th century, who was a prominent landowner in Lincolnshire.

The name also appears in various historical documents and texts throughout the Middle Ages, contributing to its recognition in English culture. The use of Lindsey as a given name began to gain traction in the 20th century, although it was primarily used as a surname for centuries prior.

The name has been associated with various saints and biblical figures, although specific connections to individual saints are less pronounced than with other names. Culturally, the name Lindsy, along with its variants, has often been linked to themes of nature and tranquility, reflecting its roots in the natural world.

The lime tree, for which the name is derived, has historically been a symbol of love and fidelity in various cultures, which may contribute to the name's enduring appeal. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Lindy" have emerged, showcasing a more affectionate or informal usage of the name.

Overall, Lindsy carries with it a rich historical and cultural significance that reflects its origins and associations.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lindsy was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Lindsy has ranked as high as #1814 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lindsy 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 Lindsy 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 Lindsy.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2024 7 0 7
2021 6 0 6
2019 6 0 6
2018 7 0 7
2017 12 0 12
2016 11 0 11
2015 8 0 8
2014 19 0 19
2013 17 0 17
2012 18 0 18
2011 8 0 8
2010 20 0 20
2009 26 0 26
2008 17 0 17
2007 36 0 36
2006 35 0 35
2005 35 0 35
2004 33 0 33
2003 22 0 22
2002 27 0 27
2001 31 0 31
2000 41 0 41
1999 32 0 32
1998 40 0 40
1997 39 0 39
1996 51 0 51
1995 59 0 59
1994 47 0 47
1993 63 0 63
1992 65 0 65
1991 77 0 77
1990 81 0 81
1989 82 0 82
1988 92 0 92
1987 102 0 102
1986 99 0 99
1985 118 0 118
1984 122 0 122
1983 112 0 112
1982 129 0 129
1981 86 0 86
1980 62 0 62
1979 51 0 51
1978 29 0 29
1977 30 0 30
1976 22 0 22
1975 11 0 11
1974 10 0 10
1919 5 5 0

Top States for Lindsy (2014)

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 5
100%