Linzi
Fanciful 20th-century respelling of Lindsey or Lindsay.
Every Linzi since 1978 — 557 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linzi
Linzi is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1978, 557 American babies have been named Linzi. Its peak came in 1984, when 27 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 Linzi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linzi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,045 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,760 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,978 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,850 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,132 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,903 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,011 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,645 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,402 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,359 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,859 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,280 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,427 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,277 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,836 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,840 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,330 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,453 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,792 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,147 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Linzi mean?
Fanciful 20th-century respelling of Lindsey or Lindsay.
How popular is the name Linzi in 2025?
Linzi did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Linzi?
557 babies have been named Linzi in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linzi most popular?
Linzi peaked in 1984, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Linzi a boy or girl name?
Linzi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linzi rising or falling?
Linzi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.