Lindsey
From Old English Lindesege, ultimately from Proto-Brythonic *llɨnn (“pool”), from Proto-Celtic *lindos (“lake, liquid”) (as in Lincoln) + Old English ēġ (“island (of…
Every Lindsey since 1880 — 165,286 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lindsey
Lindsey is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,369 in 2025 with 161 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 165,286 American babies have been named Lindsey. Its peak came in 1984, when 9,119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lindsey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lindsey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 | #1,369 | — | — |
| 2024 | 180 | #1,289 | 7 | #10,505 |
| 2023 | 179 | #1,284 | — | — |
| 2022 | 181 | #1,307 | — | — |
| 2021 | 195 | #1,217 | 6 | #11,591 |
| 2020 | 244 | #1,030 | 11 | #7,307 |
| 2019 | 276 | #957 | — | — |
| 2018 | 323 | #840 | 11 | #7,426 |
| 2017 | 315 | #869 | 6 | #11,615 |
| 2016 | 364 | #781 | 13 | #6,568 |
| 2015 | 477 | #611 | 11 | #7,354 |
| 2014 | 534 | #573 | 5 | #13,274 |
| 2013 | 504 | #573 | 10 | #7,876 |
| 2012 | 579 | #524 | 10 | #7,905 |
| 2011 | 647 | #460 | 6 | #11,716 |
| 2010 | 804 | #400 | 9 | #8,530 |
| 2009 | 1,010 | #327 | 12 | #7,079 |
| 2008 | 1,227 | #279 | 9 | #8,733 |
| 2007 | 1,555 | #226 | 9 | #8,646 |
| 2006 | 1,886 | #186 | 14 | #5,982 |
| 2005 | 2,094 | #162 | 16 | #5,187 |
| 2004 | 2,255 | #146 | 30 | #3,257 |
| 2003 | 2,540 | #132 | 18 | #4,545 |
| 2002 | 2,816 | #122 | 20 | #4,135 |
| 2001 | 3,050 | #105 | 22 | #3,801 |
| 2000 | 3,211 | #103 | 17 | #4,497 |
| 1995 | 4,377 | #82 | 50 | #1,768 |
| 1990 | 6,782 | #51 | 70 | #1,330 |
| 1985 | 8,468 | #37 | 116 | #836 |
| 1980 | 3,386 | #91 | 88 | #961 |
| 1975 | 361 | #497 | 47 | #1,247 |
| 1970 | 70 | #1,457 | 77 | #914 |
| 1965 | 42 | #1,757 | 92 | #769 |
| 1960 | 41 | #1,778 | 141 | #659 |
| 1955 | 43 | #1,565 | 154 | #593 |
| 1950 | 51 | #1,289 | 106 | #676 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,850 | 69 | #740 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,738 | 48 | #924 |
| 1935 | — | — | 59 | #809 |
| 1930 | — | — | 73 | #747 |
| 1925 | — | — | 52 | #938 |
| 1920 | — | — | 57 | #919 |
| 1915 | — | — | 57 | #808 |
| 1910 | — | — | 23 | #611 |
| 1905 | — | — | 14 | #653 |
| 1900 | — | — | 19 | #571 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #659 |
| 1890 | — | — | 12 | #584 |
| 1885 | — | — | 7 | #809 |
| 1880 | — | — | 11 | #590 |
Famous people named Lindsey
- Lindsey Stirling Singer · b. 1986
- Lindsey Graham Politician · b. 1955
- Lindsey Morgan Actor · b. 1990
- Lindsey Shaw Actor · b. 1989
- Lindsey Hunter Basketball player · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lindsey mean?
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 the name Lindsey in 2025?
Lindsey ranked #1,369 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 161 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lindsey?
165,286 babies have been named Lindsey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lindsey most popular?
Lindsey peaked in 1984, when 9,119 newborns received the name.
Is Lindsey a boy or girl name?
Lindsey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lindsey rising or falling?
Lindsey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lindsey?
Well-known people named Lindsey include Lindsey Stirling (singer), Lindsey Graham (politician), Lindsey Morgan (actor).