Lindley
Lindley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Linden tree woodland or clearing.
Origin and history
Lindley is a surname-derived given name of Old English origin, traditionally referring to a clearing or meadow near lime trees. Historically used as a masculine name in the U.S., it has grown rare in modern birth records. Today it is mostly encountered as an uncommon classic or unisex choice.
Popularity in the United States
628 babies in the United States have been named Lindley since 1880. It ranks #4048 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 92 |
| 1920-1930 | 117 |
| 1930-1940 | 104 |
| 1940-1950 | 107 |
| 1950-1960 | 102 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone living near places named Lindley in West Yorkshire or Leicestershire, England.
- The first element of the name derives from the Old English 'lind', referring to the linden or lime tree.