Lindy Unisex

Popularity: #817 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIN-dee //ˈlɪn.di//

Origin: English; diminutive of Linda

Meaning: English: pretty; Spanish: beautiful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lindy is derived from the English name Linda, which has its roots in the Spanish word "linda," meaning "pretty" or "beautiful." The etymology can be traced further back to the Germanic elements, where it is associated with the Old High German word "lind," meaning "soft" or "tender." The name Linda gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly in the English-speaking world, as a standalone name, although it was originally used as a diminutive of names like Belinda or Melinda. Historically, the name Linda has been associated with various cultural milestones.

It became widely recognized in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century, particularly after the release of the song "Linda" by Buddy Holly in 1947, which contributed to its popularity. Additionally, the name has been borne by notable figures, including the American actress Linda Blair, known for her role in the film "The Exorcist" (1973), and Linda McCartney, an influential photographer and musician.

These associations have helped to solidify the name's presence in popular culture. Culturally, the name Lindy has been embraced in various forms and has often been linked to notions of beauty and grace.

The name's soft phonetic quality contributes to its appeal, and it has been used in literature and media to evoke a sense of charm. Furthermore, the name has been associated with the Lindy Hop, a lively dance that originated in the African American communities of Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s, which adds a layer of cultural significance to its usage.

Overall, Lindy embodies a blend of aesthetic qualities and historical resonance, making it a name with enduring charm.

Famous people named Lindy

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

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

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Lindy Hop is a dance style best known for its energetic movements and connection to jazz music.

Lindy West is an author and feminist best known for Shrill, The Witches Are Coming, and her work in The Guardian.

Fictional characters named Lindy

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Lindy is a fictional character from the TV series The Secret Life of the American Teenager. She is a supportive friend who navigates the complexities of teenage life alongside the main characters.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lindy, 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 Lindy. 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 Lindy was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Lindy has ranked as high as #1024 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Lindy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lindy 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 Lindy 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 Lindy.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 131 0 131
2024 103 0 103
2023 100 0 100
2022 88 0 88
2021 90 0 90
2020 72 0 72
2019 52 0 52
2018 56 0 56
2017 58 0 58
2016 57 0 57
2015 62 0 62
2014 65 0 65
2013 62 0 62
2012 75 6 69
2011 65 0 65
2010 48 0 48
2009 57 0 57
2008 91 0 91
2007 100 0 100
2006 74 0 74
2005 75 0 75
2004 76 0 76
2003 87 0 87
2002 85 0 85
2001 79 0 79
2000 81 7 74
1999 79 0 79
1998 80 0 80
1997 68 0 68
1996 84 0 84
1995 81 0 81
1994 88 5 83
1993 90 0 90
1992 123 0 123
1991 126 6 120
1990 131 0 131
1989 145 5 140
1988 152 5 147
1987 149 6 143
1986 144 0 144
1985 158 10 148
1984 198 7 191
1983 192 8 184
1982 213 7 206
1981 226 6 220
1980 261 7 254
1979 318 8 310
1978 247 10 237
1977 186 14 172
1976 177 6 171
1975 119 7 112
1974 137 8 129
1973 130 12 118
1972 96 10 86
1971 77 5 72
1970 76 15 61
1969 76 12 64
1968 79 10 69
1967 67 11 56
1966 71 17 54
1965 93 25 68
1964 101 13 88
1963 117 17 100
1962 167 25 142
1961 193 38 155
1960 165 39 126
1959 175 37 138
1958 195 48 147
1957 215 46 169
1956 162 23 139
1955 156 36 120
1954 154 33 121
1953 156 42 114
1952 134 36 98
1951 138 39 99
1950 132 43 89
1949 121 39 82
1948 79 22 57
1947 70 27 43
1946 62 27 35
1945 36 10 26
1944 39 15 24
1943 39 15 24
1942 34 12 22
1941 34 17 17
1940 36 18 18
1939 28 15 13
1938 12 7 5
1937 19 11 8
1936 24 8 16
1935 30 24 6
1934 23 23 0
1933 25 18 7
1932 50 40 10
1931 53 48 5
1930 70 64 6
1929 98 84 14
1928 193 177 16
1927 262 235 27
1926 29 29 0
1925 18 10 8
1924 12 6 6
1923 10 5 5
1922 8 0 8
1919 7 0 7
1917 5 0 5
1916 8 0 8
1915 5 0 5
1914 6 0 6
1913 8 0 8
1912 5 0 5
1907 6 0 6
1904 5 0 5
1902 5 0 5
1895 7 0 7
1885 5 0 5

Top States for Lindy (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 8
26%
TX 7
23%
UT 6
19%
MN 5
16%
PA 5
16%