Holding steady.
Popularity of Linsie since 1981
Babies named Linsie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Linsie is a rare American invention from the early 1980s, first recorded in 1981. It peaked in 1983, the year of its highest recorded usage, though even then it remained quite uncommon. Since its peak, its trajectory has been stable but very low, with no significant revival in recent decades. The name is a phonetic variant of the more established Lindsay or Lindsey, adapting a Scottish surname into a distinctly modern feminine form. Because of its rarity, Linsie has never appeared among the top states for usage, and it has never reached a rank in the national statistics. Parents drawn to Linsie likely appreciate its familiar yet distinct sound, reminiscent of other 1980s feminine coinages like Kelsey or Courtney.
Linsie is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1981. It appears to be a modern coinage, likely a phonetic variant of the Scottish surname Lindsay or a feminine form influenced by names like Lindsey or Linsey. Its usage peaked in the early 1980s but has remained extremely uncommon since.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Linsie
Names that share Linsie's style, for a brother or sister.
