Girl
Lindsey
linden trees by the water
About Lindsey
This established name continues to demonstrate remarkable staying power across decades. Lindsey combines traditional appeal with a subtle modern edge, making it adaptable to changing times. The name's two-syllable structure provides balance and ease of use in daily life. It possesses a professional quality that translates well into adult contexts while remaining youthful and approachable for children. Lindsey has proven its versatility through consistent use across various cultural contexts and geographic regions. The name neither demands attention nor fades into the background, maintaining steady presence. Parents selecting Lindsey often value reliability and timelessness over trend-chasing. Its spelling variations offer some customization while keeping the name instantly recognizable and correctly pronounceable by most English speakers.
Popularity of the Name Lindsey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #650 | ||||
| 1975 | #497 | ||||
| 1976 | #267 | #383 | |||
| 1977 | #194 | #341 | |||
| 1978 | #153 | #503 | |||
| 1979 | #113 | #451 | |||
| 1980 | #91 | #425 | |||
| 1981 | #58 | #270 | |||
| 1982 | #40 | #164 | |||
| 1983 | #35 | #146 | |||
| 1984 | #35 | #161 | |||
| 1985 | #37 | #209 | |||
| 1986 | #39 | #231 | |||
| 1987 | #41 | #207 | |||
| 1988 | #48 | #219 | |||
| 1989 | #48 | #215 | |||
| 1990 | #51 | #199 | |||
| 1991 | #52 | #211 | #149 | ||
| 1992 | #57 | #277 | #145 | ||
| 1993 | #56 | #492 | #171 | ||
| 1994 | #69 | #433 | #185 | ||
| 1995 | #82 | #489 | #212 | ||
| 1996 | #86 | #256 | #248 | ||
| 1997 | #95 | #445 | #314 | #254 | |
| 1998 | #97 | #528 | #302 | ||
| 1999 | #96 | #569 | #344 | ||
| 2000 | #103 | #945 | #612 | #319 | |
| 2001 | #105 | #961 | #701 | #378 | |
| 2002 | #122 | #478 | |||
| 2003 | #132 | #473 | |||
| 2004 | #146 | #450 | #507 | ||
| 2005 | #162 | #583 | |||
| 2006 | #186 | #733 | |||
| 2007 | #226 | #968 | #658 | ||
| 2008 | #279 | #702 | #920 | ||
| 2009 | #327 | #748 | |||
| 2010 | #400 | #843 | |||
| 2011 | #460 | #959 | |||
| 2012 | #524 | ||||
| 2013 | #573 | ||||
| 2014 | #573 | ||||
| 2015 | #611 | #962 | |||
| 2016 | #781 | ||||
| 2017 | #869 | ||||
| 2018 | #840 | ||||
| 2019 | #957 | ||||
| 1949 | #223 | ||||
| 1973 | #561 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lindsey
Names Similar to Lindsey
Nicknames for Lindsey
- Lin
- Lindy
- Lyn
- Linz
Famous People Named Lindsey
| Lindsey Vonn | American Olympic skier |
| Lindsey Stirling | American violinist and dancer |
| Lindsey Morgan | American actress |
| Lindsey Horan | American soccer player |
| Lindsey Jacobellis | American snowboarder |
| Lindsey McKeon | American actress |
| Lindsey Haun | American actress and singer |
| Lindsey Wixson | American model |
| Lindsey Buckingham | American musician - Fleetwood Mac |
| Lindsey Berg | American volleyball player |
| Lindsey Kraft | American actress |
| Lindsey Alley | American actress and singer |
| Lindsey Duke | American model and internet personality |
| Lindsey Cardinale | American singer-songwriter |
| Lindsey Gort | American actress |
| Lindsey Shaw | American actress |
| Lindsey Broad | American actress |
| Lindsey Czarniak | American sports anchor and reporter |
Characters Named Lindsey
| Lindsey McDonald | character from the TV show "Angel" |
| Lindsey Novak | character from the TV show "Felicity" |
| Lindsey Willows | character from the TV show "CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" |
| Lindsey Wells | character from the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Lindsey Farris | character from the movie "Mission - Impossible III" |
| Lindsey Coulson | character from the TV show "EastEnders" |
| Lindsey Naegle | character from the TV show "The Simpsons" |
| Lindsey DeLoy | character from the movie "The Fanatic" |
| Lindsey Kingston | character from the TV show "Dirt" |
| Lindsey Santoro | character from the movie "Wedding Crashers" |
| Lindsey McCoy | character from the book "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix |
| Lindsey Blake | character from the TV show "Cold Case" |
| Lindsey Beckwith | character from the movie "What About Bob?" |
| Lindsey Wallace | character from the TV show "Life As We Know It" |
| Lindsey Springer | character from the movie "Soul Man" |
| Lindsey Strauss | character from the book series "Vampire Academy" by Richelle Mead |