Rising since 1999, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Lyndie since 1956
Babies named Lyndie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 149 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Lyndie is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1956. After decades of very sparse use, it has been rising in popularity since 1999, with its peak year being 2024. In 2025, it ranked 4,546th and was given to about 1 in 53,576 girls. The name likely originated as a modern diminutive of Linda or Lindsay, fitting a trend for names ending in the affectionate '-ie' sound. Though never common, its recent rise suggests a growing appeal for vintage-style nicknames.
Lyndie is likely a modern diminutive or affectionate form of names like Linda or Lindsay. Linda derives from German 'lind' meaning 'soft, tender', while Lindsay is a Scottish surname meaning 'from the island of linden trees'. The name emerged in the mid-20th century, fitting a pattern of playful '-ie' endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyn, Lindy
Sibling names for Lyndie
Names that share Lyndie's style, for a brother or sister.
