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Lyndsee

LIND-zee · Variant spelling of Lindsay, traditionally meaning 'Lincoln's marsh' or 'island of linden trees' in Scottish place-name origins, though the meaning for the personal name is debated.

Peak popularity
1987
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Lyndsee since 1979

Babies named Lyndsee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71320198020002020Most births 1987Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s5
1980s101
1990s120
2000s85
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Lyndsee is a relatively rare variant spelling of the well-established name Lindsay. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1979, Lyndsee saw its peak usage in 1987, yet it has never entered the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has remained stable, with low but consistent use. Unlike the more common spellings Lindsay and Lindsey, Lyndsee has not been recorded in any state's top baby names, reflecting its status as a niche choice. Parents who select Lyndsee are often seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive look, though the name remains one of the less adopted forms of the Scottish classic.

Lyndsee is a variant spelling of Lindsay, a Scottish surname derived from the place name Lindsay in Lincolnshire, England. The place name likely comes from Old English 'lind' (linden tree) and 'eg' (island) or from the personal name Lincoln combined with 'eg'. As a given name, Lindsay and its variant spellings gained popularity in the English-speaking world from the mid-20th century, predominantly for girls.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lyn, Lindz, SeeSee

Variants: Lindsay, Lindsey, Lindsie, Lyndsey, Linzi

Sibling names for Lyndsee

Names that share Lyndsee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Lyndsee mean?
Lyndsee is a spelling variant of Lindsay, a Scottish place name meaning 'Lincoln's marsh' or 'island of linden trees'.
How popular is the name Lyndsee?
Lyndsee has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 since 1979, the year it was first recorded. Its peak year was 1987.
Is Lyndsee a boy or girl name?
Lyndsee is almost exclusively used for girls, as is typical of the Lindsay spelling family in modern times.