Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Linsy since 1979
Babies named Linsy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1984, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Linsy's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Linsy first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979, a period when creatively spelled names were gaining traction. It has remained uncommon, with its peak frequency only occurring as recently as 2022. In the latest data from 2025, the name ranked 14,942, meaning about 1 in 321,453 girls were named Linsy. The trajectory is stable, and the name saw no specific top states. As a modern respelling of the more established Lindsay, Linsy fits a pattern of stylish 'y' endings that were popular in the late 20th century. Despite its rarity, it has persisted steadily, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive version of a familiar sound.
Linsy is a modern, respelled variant of names like Lindsay or Lindsey. Lindsay originates from a Scottish surname meaning 'island of linden trees' or 'Lincoln's island', but Linsy likely emerged as a independent coinage in the late 20th century, following the trend of substituting 'y' for 'ie' or 'ey' endings. Its usage has been rare since its first recorded appearance in 1979.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lins, Zee
Sibling names for Linsy
Names that share Linsy's style, for a brother or sister.
