Holding steady, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Lyndee since 1949
Babies named Lyndee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lyndee's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 161 |
| 1980s | 239 |
| 1990s | 183 |
| 2000s | 219 |
| 2010s | 194 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Lyndee represents a feminine given name with multiple roots. It can be seen as a variant of Linda, which entered English from Spanish and Portuguese, meaning 'pretty,' or as a form of Lynn, from Welsh 'llyn' meaning 'lake.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1949 and reached its peak rank in 1979, when it was given to roughly 1 in 64,291 girls. Since the 1970s, the name has remained stable in usage, never achieving widespread popularity but maintaining a consistent presence. The spelling 'Lyndee' offers a softer, more elaborate alternative to the simpler 'Lindy' or 'Lyndi,' appealing to parents who prefer a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. Although no famous bearers are recorded, Lyndee continues as a niche choice in modern naming.
Lyndee is a modern spelling of Lyndy or Lindy, diminutives of Linda or Lynn. Linda derives from the Spanish and Portuguese word 'linda,' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful,' though it has long been associated with the Germanic root 'lind,' meaning 'soft, tender.' Lynn originates from Welsh 'llyn,' meaning 'lake.' Combinations like Lyndee gained popularity in the mid-20th century as parents sought distinctive spellings of familiar names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lynn, Dee, Lin
Sibling names for Lyndee
Names that share Lyndee's style, for a brother or sister.
