Lyndsey

Lyndsey: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Lyndsey

  • A female given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

Spelling variant. A less common spelling of Lindsay or Lindsey.

How popular is Lyndsey?

14U.S. babies in 2025
#343peak rank (1983)
14,420babies since 1880

Since 1880, 14,388 girls and 32 boys in the U.S. have been named Lyndsey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #343 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #6050 in 1984. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lyndsey FAQ

What does the name Lyndsey mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname. Spelling variant. A less common spelling of Lindsay or Lindsey.

What is the origin of the name Lyndsey?

Lyndsey is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Lyndsey?

Since 1880, 14,388 girls and 32 boys in the U.S. have been named Lyndsey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #343 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #6050 in 1984. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Lyndsey a boy or girl name?

Lyndsey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,388 girls and 32 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.