Lyndsey
Lyndsey is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Linden tree island or wetland.
Origin and history
Lyndsey is a spelling variant of Lindsay, which originated as an English habitational surname denoting someone from the area of Lindsey in Lincolnshire. The place name combines the Old English word for the linden tree with an element meaning island or wetland. It peaked in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
14,388 babies in the United States have been named Lyndsey since 1880. It ranks #1307 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1987.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- MI (5 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 637 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,834 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,785 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,410 |
| 2010-2019 | 592 |
| 2020-2029 | 114 |
Famous people named Lyndsey
- Lyndsey Marshal: Actress
- Lyndsey Rodrigues: Television Host, Presenter
Nicknames
Lyn, Lyndz, Lyns
Fun facts
- The name originally described the administrative area of Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England.
- Lyndsey emerged as a popular alternative spelling alongside Lindsey and Lindsay in late 20th-century America.