Lindy
Lindy is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Soft, tender, or linden tree.
Origin and history
Lindy originated as a diminutive or variant of names containing the Germanic element 'linda', meaning 'soft', 'tender', or 'linden tree'. Historically used for both females and males, it gained popularity as a masculine name in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, partly inspired by Charles Lindbergh's famous nickname 'Lindy'. It is now rare as a masculine given name in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,776 babies in the United States have been named Lindy since 1880. It ranks #3033 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.6 %)
- OK (8.3 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
- NC (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 546 |
| 1930-1940 | 258 |
| 1940-1950 | 202 |
| 1950-1960 | 383 |
| 1960-1970 | 207 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lindy
- Lindy Infante: American football coach, American football player
- Lindy Ruff: Ice hockey coach, Ice hockey player
- Lindy Remigino: Olympic sprinter
Fun facts
- The nickname 'Lindy' swept the nation in 1927 following aviator Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight, inspiring the Lindy Hop dance.
- The root element 'linda' is tied to the linden tree, which was traditionally associated with peace and sacred groves in Germanic culture.