Holding steady.
Popularity of Lindzy since 1984
Babies named Lindzy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lindzy is a modern respelling of the Scottish-origin name Lindsay, which first entered the U.S. Social Security Administration data in 1984. Although it has never ranked in the top 1000, its peak year was 1991, and its usage has remained stable in the decades since. The variant reflects a late-20th-century preference for unique spellings, similar to other 'zy' endings popular in the 1980s and 1990s. As a derivative of Lindsay, Lindzy shares the same derivation from a Scottish place name and carries the same feminine-leaning association. No top states have reported significant usage, suggesting its use is scattered across the country.
Lindzy is a modern respelling of Lindsay or Lindsey, which originated as a Scottish surname from the place name Lindsay (Lincoln's island) in Lincolnshire, England. The name was adopted as a given name from the mid-20th century onward, with the 'zy' variant emerging in the 1980s as part of a trend toward distinctive spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lindy, Zee
Sibling names for Lindzy
Names that share Lindzy's style, for a brother or sister.
