Holding steady.
Popularity of Lyndsy since 1976
Babies named Lyndsy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 323 |
| 1990s | 175 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lyndsy is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, riding the wave of creative spellings of the Scottish surname Lindsay. Its peak came in 1982, but it has never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare and distinctive choice. The trajectory has been stable in recent years, with very few babies given the name annually. As a modern respelling, Lyndsy reflects the 1980s trend of adapting classic surnames with a personal twist.
Lyndsy is a modern variant spelling of Lindsay, itself a Scottish surname derived from the place name Lindsay (now part of Lincolnshire, England). The place name likely comes from Old English *lind* 'lime tree' and *ēg* 'island', or from the personal name *Lincoln* plus *ēg*.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lynn, Syd
Sibling names for Lyndsy
Names that share Lyndsy's style, for a brother or sister.
