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Lyndsey Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLIN-dee / ˈlɪn.di

English; Scottish

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Lyndsey is a variant of the name Lindsey, which originally referred to a location in England. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is often used as a feminine given name, reflecting a trend of using surnames as first names. The name has various spellings and forms, contributing to its widespread use.

Trend Summary

Lyndsey experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lindsey
  • Lyndsey
  • Lyndsi

International Variants

  • Lindsay (English)
  • Lindsey (English)

Famous people named Lyndsey

Lyndsey Scott is an American model and software engineer known for her work in the tech industry.

Lyndsey Parker is a music journalist and editor, recognized for her contributions to various publications.

Lyndsey Hailey is a professional soccer player who has played for several teams in the Women's Premier Soccer League.

Lyndsey Smith is a notable chef known for her innovative culinary techniques.

Fictional characters named Lyndsey

Lyndsey is a character in the television series 'Two and a Half Men,' known for her relationship with one of the main characters.

Lyndsey is a character in the book series 'The Darkest Minds,' where she plays a significant role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lyndsey was first seen in the United States in 1964. Lyndsey has ranked as high as #648 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Lyndsey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lyndsey (2023)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19645
19666
19695
19729
19738
197419
197534
197650
1977104
1978174
1979239
1980264
1981423
1982634
1983670
1984657
1985635
1986663
1987623
1988660
1989606
1990687
1991601
1992546
1993490
1994504
1995413
1996385
1997417
1998372
1999370
2000392
2001340
2002252
2003264
2004260
2005241
2006214
2007161
2008169
2009117
2010107
201188
201282
201362
201455
201542
201652
201742
201837
201924
202023
202119
202223
202321
202414