Lindsey
How to say it: LIND-zee · /ˈlɪndzi/
From a Scottish place name meaning 'Lincoln's wetland'; transferred as a given name in the 20th century.
Lindsey was the 900th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 161 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 69% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,166 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #900 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 161 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,532 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,166 |
| In France, 2025 | #894 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After building for years, Lindsey crested in the 1980s. At present far below that high, it is expected to slip further.
What goes with it
Soft and flowing with lots of l and n sounds, Lindsey moves lightly in two parts. Kelsey and Hayley share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lindsey is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #894 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Lindsey
- Lindsey Vonn (born 1984)American alpine skier
- Lindsey Stirling (born 1986)American violinist, musician, dancer, performance artist, singer and composer
- Lindsey Morgan (born 1990)American actress
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