Lindy
Lindy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛlΙͺndi/
Meaning and origin of Lindy
- A diminutive of the female given names Linda, Lindsay, and Linnet.
- A unisex given name.
Etymology
Diminutives with -y.
How popular is Lindy?
Since 1880, 8,896 girls and 1,776 boys in the U.S. have been named Lindy (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #586 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #388 in 1927. In 2025, 131 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lindy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Lindy
Names that peaked around the same time as Lindy and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Lindy FAQ
What does the name Lindy mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Linda, Lindsay, and Linnet. A unisex given name. Diminutives with -y.
How popular is the name Lindy?
Since 1880, 8,896 girls and 1,776 boys in the U.S. have been named Lindy (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #586 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #388 in 1927. In 2025, 131 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lindy a boy or girl name?
Lindy is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (8,896 girls and 1,776 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.