Declining since 1985, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Lyndsey since 1964
Babies named Lyndsey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lyndsey's real moment was 1983.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 637 |
| 1980s | 5,834 |
| 1990s | 4,785 |
| 2000s | 2,410 |
| 2010s | 592 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Lyndsey first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964 and rose steadily in popularity, reaching its peak rank in 1983. Since 1985, its usage has been in decline, and in 2025 it ranked 7491st, given to fewer than 1 in 100,000 baby girls. The name is a phonetic variant of Lindsey, derived from a place name in Lincolnshire, England. While it shares its origins with the more common Lindsey spelling, Lyndsey offers a slightly distinct look. Its trajectory reflects broader trends in similar names like Kelsey and Meghan, which also peaked in the 1980s and early 1990s before falling.
Lyndsey is a variant spelling of Lindsey, which originated as an English surname. The surname derives from the Old English elements 'Lind', referring to the kingdom of Lindsey in Lincolnshire, and 'eg', meaning island or dry ground in a marsh. As a given name, Lindsey gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and Lyndsey emerged as a common phonetic alternative.
Where Lyndsey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lynds, Lyn, Zey
Sibling names for Lyndsey
Names that share Lyndsey's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Lyndsey
Names whose popularity has moved with Lyndsey's over the last 50 years.
