Holding steady.
Popularity of Lindey since 1977
Babies named Lindey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lindey is an uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1977. Its peak year came in 1989, though even then it was given to only 5 baby girls. The name's trajectory since then has remained stable but exceptionally rare, never appearing in national rankings. As a modern spelling variant of Lindsay or Linda, Lindey offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with familiar sounds but unusual spelling. Its lack of top state associations reflects its scattered use across the country. Lindey remains a quiet, unfussy alternative to more popular -ley names.
Lindey is a modern spelling variant of Lindsay, which itself derives from a Scottish place name meaning 'Lincoln's island' or 'Lindsey'. Alternatively, Lindey may be a diminutive of Linda, which comes from the Spanish word for 'pretty'. However, due to its rarity, a definitive etymology is elusive. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the late 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lindy, Dey
Sibling names for Lindey
Names that share Lindey's style, for a brother or sister.
