Holding steady.
Popularity of Lindalee since 1937
Babies named Lindalee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 188 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lindalee is a mid-20th-century compound name that saw its greatest popularity in the 1940s, with a peak usage year in 1948. Although it has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States, its first recorded occurrence dates to 1937, and it has maintained a stable but low level of use through the present day. The name reflects a naming fashion of the time that favored blending two familiar names to create a distinctive new option. While not widely used, Lindalee carries a vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon yet recognizable name.
Lindalee is a 20th-century coinage that blends two established given names: Linda and Lee. Linda came into English use from Spanish and Portuguese, where it means 'pretty' or 'beautiful,' inspired by the word 'linda.' Lee originates from an Old English surname meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow.' The combination appears to have been most popular in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s, a period when hyphenated and compound names were fashionable.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Linda, Lee, Lindie
Sibling names for Lindalee
Names that share Lindalee's style, for a brother or sister.
