Holding steady.
Popularity of Lindzie since 1984
Babies named Lindzie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lindzie is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname Lindsey, which functions as a feminine given name. First recorded in 1984, it experienced modest use in the 2000s, peaking in 2005 but never placing among the top 1,000 names. Since 2025, its trajectory has been stable, though it remains rare with no apparent concentration in any state. The name exemplifies the late-20th-century tendency to create distinctive spellings by substituting 'ie' for 'ey', a pattern seen in names like Kenzie and Lexie. Its enduring novelty and low frequency make it a choice for parents seeking uncommon names rooted in familiar sounds.
Lindzie is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname Lindsey or Lindsay, which derives from a place name in Lincolnshire, England. The original place name likely comes from Old English elements meaning 'linden' or 'island of lind trees'. As a given name, the standard forms Lindsay and Lindsey have been used for both sexes since the 19th century, and creative respellings like Lindzie emerged in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lindy, Zie
Sibling names for Lindzie
Names that share Lindzie's style, for a brother or sister.
