Lindsey
Lindsey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪnzi/
Meaning and origin of Lindsey
Root meaning: “pool”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English Lindesege, ultimately from Proto-Brythonic *llɨnn (“pool”), from Proto-Celtic *lindos (“lake, liquid”) (as in Lincoln) + Old English ēġ (“island (of land)”).
How popular is Lindsey?
Since 1880, 157,551 girls and 7,735 boys in the U.S. have been named Lindsey (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #35 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #463 in 1886. In 2025, 161 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lindsey FAQ
What does the name Lindsey mean?
Lindsey traces back to a root meaning "pool". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. From Old English Lindesege, ultimately from Proto-Brythonic *llɨnn (“pool”), from Proto-Celtic *lindos (“lake, liquid”) (as in Lincoln) + Old English ēġ (“island (of land)”).
What is the origin of the name Lindsey?
Lindsey is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Lindsey?
Since 1880, 157,551 girls and 7,735 boys in the U.S. have been named Lindsey (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #35 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #463 in 1886. In 2025, 161 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lindsey a boy or girl name?
Lindsey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 157,551 girls and 7,735 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.