Lindsey
Lindsey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Lincoln's island or island of lime trees.
Origin and history
Lindsey originates as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'Lincoln's island' or 'island of lime trees'. Historically used for both boys and girls, it was traditionally more common for males prior to the late 20th century. Today, male usage in the U.S. is relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
7,735 babies in the United States have been named Lindsey since 1880. It ranks #1375 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- GA (15.6 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- NC (11.6 %)
- AL (9.2 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 109 |
| 1890-1900 | 105 |
| 1900-1910 | 145 |
| 1910-1920 | 493 |
| 1920-1930 | 591 |
| 1930-1940 | 583 |
| 1940-1950 | 758 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,412 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,049 |
| 1970-1980 | 708 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,083 |
| 1990-2000 | 427 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 81 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Famous people named Lindsey
- Lindsey Buckingham: Musician, Singer
- Lindsey Graham: Politician, Lawyer
- Lindsey Nelson: Sportscaster
Nicknames
Linds
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to the Kingdom of Lindsey, an ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom in modern-day Lincolnshire.
- Originally used predominantly as a masculine name and surname, Lindsey shifted to primarily feminine usage in the U.S. during the mid-to-late 20th century.