Linsey
Linsey is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Linden tree island; wetland region.
Origin and history
Linsey is a spelling variation of Lindsay or Lindsey, which originally derived from an Old English place name meaning 'Lincoln's wetland' or 'island of linden trees'. Historically used as both a surname and a given name, it gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States. Today it is a less common alternative to the more standard Lindsey spelling.
Popularity in the United States
5,125 babies in the United States have been named Linsey since 1880. It ranks #2425 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2058.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.2 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 423 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,159 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,444 |
| 2000-2010 | 815 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 43 |
Famous people named Linsey
- Linsey Godfrey: Actress
- Linsey Davis: Journalist, Author
Nicknames
Lins, Lin, Lindy
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to the kingdom or region of Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England.
- While Lindsey with an 'e' became a major top-100 name in the U.S. during the 1980s, the Linsey spelling remained a much rarer alternative.