Girl
Lindsay
linden tree island
About Lindsay
Timeless and versatile, Lindsay bridges traditional and contemporary naming styles with effortless grace. This name carries Scottish heritage while feeling completely at home in modern contexts. Lindsay's two syllables create comfortable rhythm, and its familiar sound makes it accessible without being overly common in current usage. The name works across generations, suitable for both children and adults in any professional setting. Parents choosing Lindsay often appreciate names with history that don't feel dated. It offers nickname options while standing perfectly fine independently. Lindsay suggests reliability and warmth, characteristics many parents hope to see in their daughters. The name coordinates smoothly with various middle names and surnames, creating balanced combinations.
Popularity of the Name Lindsay
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | #988 | #179 | |||
| 1950 | #809 | #205 | |||
| 1951 | #848 | #271 | |||
| 1952 | #814 | #206 | |||
| 1953 | #981 | ||||
| 1974 | #691 | ||||
| 1975 | #396 | #545 | |||
| 1976 | #133 | #382 | |||
| 1977 | #110 | #238 | |||
| 1978 | #95 | #356 | |||
| 1979 | #88 | #450 | |||
| 1980 | #71 | #242 | |||
| 1981 | #47 | #306 | |||
| 1982 | #39 | #220 | |||
| 1983 | #36 | #190 | |||
| 1984 | #36 | #174 | |||
| 1985 | #40 | #320 | |||
| 1986 | #46 | #207 | |||
| 1987 | #49 | #206 | |||
| 1988 | #57 | #218 | |||
| 1989 | #63 | #193 | |||
| 1990 | #69 | #347 | |||
| 1991 | #77 | #267 | #49 | ||
| 1992 | #81 | #380 | #50 | ||
| 1993 | #88 | #332 | #56 | ||
| 1994 | #107 | #393 | #77 | ||
| 1995 | #125 | #586 | #89 | ||
| 1996 | #134 | #276 | #87 | ||
| 1997 | #149 | #453 | #120 | ||
| 1998 | #161 | #611 | #133 | ||
| 1999 | #169 | #672 | #138 | ||
| 2000 | #179 | #876 | #172 | ||
| 2001 | #210 | #868 | #208 | ||
| 2002 | #255 | #205 | |||
| 2003 | #260 | #985 | #201 | ||
| 2004 | #241 | #787 | #204 | ||
| 2005 | #240 | #262 | |||
| 2006 | #263 | #222 | |||
| 2007 | #316 | #249 | |||
| 2008 | #382 | #384 | |||
| 2009 | #527 | #392 | |||
| 2010 | #597 | #525 | |||
| 2011 | #655 | #517 | |||
| 2012 | #710 | #712 | |||
| 2013 | #687 | #809 | |||
| 2014 | #662 | ||||
| 2015 | #853 | #849 | |||
| 1943 | #192 | ||||
| 1946 | #227 | ||||
| 1947 | #263 | ||||
| 1948 | #210 | ||||
| 1954 | #279 | ||||
| 1959 | #331 | ||||
| 1973 | #481 | ||||
| 2016 | #829 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lindsay
Names Similar to Lindsay
Nicknames for Lindsay
- Lind
- Lindy
- Lindz
- Lindie
- Didi
Famous People Named Lindsay
| Lindsay Lohan | American actress and singer |
| Lindsay Wagner | American actress |
| Lindsay Davenport | American former professional tennis player |
| Lindsay Ell | Canadian country music singer and songwriter |
| Lindsay Czarniak | American sports anchor and reporter |
| Lindsay Duncan | British actress |
| Lindsay Sloane | American actress |
| Lindsay Pulsipher | American actress |
| Lindsay Hartley | American actress and singer |
| Lindsay Price | American actress |
| Lindsay Rhodes | American sportscaster |
| Lindsay Arnold | American professional dancer |
| Lindsay Frimodt | American model |
| Lindsay Clubine | American model and TV host |
| Lindsay Greenbush | American actress |
| Lindsay Mendez | American actress and singer |
| Lindsay Felton | American actress |
| Lindsay Pearce | American actress and singer |
| Lindsay Hollister | American actress |
Characters Named Lindsay
| Lindsay Bluth Funke | Arrested Development |
| Lindsay Weir | Freaks and Geeks |
| Lindsay Monroe | CSI - NY |
| Lindsay Wallace | Halloween |
| Lindsay Gardner | The Practice |
| Lindsay Harris | 90210 |
| Lindsay Strauss | Prison Break |
| Lindsay Jillian | Scrubs |
| Lindsay Carlisle Shay | The Night Shift |
| Lindsay Bluth Fünke | Arrested Development |
| Lindsay Cook | Law & Order - Special Victims Unit |
| Lindsay Novak | The Cleveland Show |
| Lindsay | Total Drama Island |
| Lindsay Peterson | Web Therapy |
| Lindsay Bluth | Arrested Development |