What does Lindley mean?

English: 'linden tree meadow'; Old English: 'meadow near the linden trees'

Is Lindley a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lindley is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Lindley?

It’s currently ranked #935 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Lindley Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLIND-lee / /ˈlɪndli/

English; Old English

Meaning

English: meadow by the linden trees; Old English: linden tree meadow

Historical & Cultural Background

Lindley is a name of English origin, derived from a place name in England. It combines elements referring to the linden tree and a meadow or clearing. The name has historical roots in Old English, reflecting the natural landscape of the region. It has been used as both a surname and a given name.

Trend Summary

Lindley has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Variants

Lindly

International Variants

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Famous people named Lindley

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Fictional characters named Lindley

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Sibling Suggestions

Finley Hadley Kinsley Riley Sawyer Tinsley

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lindley was first seen in the United States in 1895. Lindley has ranked as high as #873 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Lindley has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lindley (1941)

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1895	6
1906	5
1912	11
1913	9
1914	9
1915	11
1916	13
1917	14
1918	13
1919	12
1920	17
1921	16
1922	12
1923	13
1924	6
1925	11
1926	13
1927	10
1928	10
1929	9
1930	8
1931	11
1932	14
1933	16
1934	6
1935	8
1936	8
1937	9
1938	13
1939	11
1940	9
1941	12
1942	9
1943	6
1944	10
1945	11
1946	12
1947	10
1948	13
1949	15
1950	12
1951	17
1952	14
1953	10
1954	8
1955	10
1956	11
1957	6
1958	6
1959	8
1960	5
1961	9
1962	7
1963	15
1964	8
1965	9
1968	9
1970	7
1974	5
1978	6
1979	5
1983	5
1989	5