Lyndi
Every Lyndi since 1954 — 1,961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyndi
Lyndi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,499 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 1,961 American babies have been named Lyndi. Its peak came in 1989, when 66 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 Lyndi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyndi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3,499 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,935 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,360 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,514 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,034 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,884 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,983 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,160 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,759 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,808 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,360 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,394 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,906 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,817 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,479 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,192 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,174 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,511 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,760 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,710 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,653 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,147 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,079 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,454 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,499 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,844 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,331 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,876 |
| 1985 | 54 | #2,011 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,820 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,054 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,946 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,125 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,337 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyndi in 2025?
Lyndi ranked #3,499 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyndi?
1,961 babies have been named Lyndi in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyndi most popular?
Lyndi peaked in 1989, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Lyndi a boy or girl name?
Lyndi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lyndi rising or falling?
Lyndi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.