Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Lynnsey since 1978
Babies named Lynnsey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 270 |
| 1990s | 258 |
| 2000s | 169 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lynnsey is a modern respelling of the traditional name Lindsay, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1978. Its peak popularity came in 1989, reflecting the broader trend of creative spelling variations that surged in the 1980s and 1990s. The name has been rising in use since 2022, though it remains uncommon and has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Lynnsey is almost exclusively given to girls, aligning with the feminine association of similar names like Lindsey and Kelsey. It has not been recorded in any specific top states, suggesting a scattered but consistent usage across the United States.
Lynnsey is a modern respelling of Lindsay, which derives from the Old English place name Lindesege, referring to the district of Lindsey in Lincolnshire. The name was originally a surname and later adopted as a given name for both sexes, though in the United States it has been used predominantly for girls since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lynn, Lin, Lynnie
Sibling names for Lynnsey
Names that share Lynnsey's style, for a brother or sister.
