Lindsay Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLINZ-dee / /ˈlɪn.zi/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: 'from the island of the linden trees'; English: 'lake district'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lindsay is derived from a Scottish surname that originally referred to a place name. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries and has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females in recent decades.
Trend Summary
Lindsay has seen a decline in popularity for boys in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lyndsey
- Lyndsay
International Variants
- Lindsay (Scottish)
- Lyndsey (English)
Famous people named Lindsay
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress and singer known for her roles in films such as 'Mean Girls' and 'The Parent Trap'.
Lindsay Graham is a United States Senator from South Carolina, serving since 2003.
Lindsay Davenport is a retired American professional tennis player and former world No. 1.
Lindsay Sloane is an American actress known for her roles in television series like 'The Odd Couple' and 'Friends'.
Fictional characters named Lindsay
Lindsay Weir is a character from the television series 'Freaks and Geeks', known for her struggles with adolescence.
Lindsay is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', who plays a supporting role in the story.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lindsay was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lindsay has ranked as high as #994 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in North Carolina, California, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Lindsay has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lindsay (1992)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 7 |
1881 | 8 |
1882 | 9 |
1884 | 9 |
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 5 |
1888 | 8 |
1889 | 10 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 6 |
1892 | 5 |
1893 | 21 |
1894 | 5 |
1895 | 11 |
1897 | 7 |
1898 | 5 |
1899 | 10 |
1900 | 15 |
1901 | 5 |
1902 | 9 |
1903 | 10 |
1904 | 13 |
1905 | 9 |
1907 | 9 |
1908 | 8 |
1909 | 11 |
1910 | 12 |
1911 | 9 |
1912 | 17 |
1913 | 27 |
1914 | 38 |
1915 | 40 |
1916 | 42 |
1917 | 45 |
1918 | 38 |
1919 | 36 |
1920 | 58 |
1921 | 40 |
1922 | 39 |
1923 | 45 |
1924 | 52 |
1925 | 50 |
1926 | 36 |
1927 | 40 |
1928 | 53 |
1929 | 44 |
1930 | 40 |
1931 | 36 |
1932 | 41 |
1933 | 33 |
1934 | 42 |
1935 | 35 |
1936 | 44 |
1937 | 42 |
1938 | 46 |
1939 | 38 |
1940 | 39 |
1941 | 37 |
1942 | 38 |
1943 | 51 |
1944 | 37 |
1945 | 50 |
1946 | 56 |
1947 | 61 |
1948 | 65 |
1949 | 64 |
1950 | 97 |
1951 | 106 |
1952 | 101 |
1953 | 130 |
1954 | 94 |
1955 | 122 |
1956 | 96 |
1957 | 96 |
1958 | 89 |
1959 | 116 |
1960 | 152 |
1961 | 125 |
1962 | 117 |
1963 | 92 |
1964 | 67 |
1965 | 74 |
1966 | 56 |
1967 | 41 |
1968 | 47 |
1969 | 43 |
1970 | 41 |
1971 | 38 |
1972 | 35 |
1973 | 22 |
1974 | 36 |
1975 | 22 |
1976 | 50 |
1977 | 63 |
1978 | 47 |
1979 | 54 |
1980 | 52 |
1981 | 58 |
1982 | 84 |
1983 | 91 |
1984 | 73 |
1985 | 86 |
1986 | 61 |
1987 | 57 |
1988 | 47 |
1989 | 49 |
1990 | 40 |
1991 | 31 |
1992 | 27 |
1993 | 22 |
1994 | 15 |
1995 | 22 |
1996 | 21 |
1997 | 8 |
1998 | 9 |
1999 | 17 |
2000 | 12 |
2001 | 9 |
2003 | 6 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 12 |
2006 | 8 |
2007 | 10 |
2009 | 5 |
2011 | 6 |
2014 | 8 |
2015 | 9 |
2017 | 6 |
2021 | 7 |