Lynsey
Every Lynsey since 1966 — 4,929 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lynsey
Lynsey 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 1966, 4,929 American babies have been named Lynsey. Its peak came in 1982, when 254 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 Lynsey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lynsey 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 | 7 | #12,935 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,563 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,295 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,027 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,068 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,425 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,819 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,282 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,246 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,385 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,464 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,042 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,546 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,543 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,968 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,692 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,039 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,395 |
| 2004 | 89 | #2,057 |
| 2003 | 82 | #2,136 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1,817 |
| 2001 | 106 | #1,711 |
| 2000 | 121 | #1,514 |
| 1995 | 165 | #1,084 |
| 1990 | 186 | #992 |
| 1985 | 241 | #717 |
| 1980 | 108 | #1,224 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,748 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lynsey
- Lynsey de Paul Singer · 1948–2014
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lynsey in 2025?
Lynsey 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 Lynsey?
4,929 babies have been named Lynsey in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lynsey most popular?
Lynsey peaked in 1982, when 254 newborns received the name.
Is Lynsey a boy or girl name?
Lynsey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lynsey rising or falling?
Lynsey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lynsey?
Well-known people named Lynsey include Lynsey de Paul (singer).