Lyndsey
Lindsay is both an English and Scottish surname and a given name. The given name comes from the Scottish surname and clan name, which comes from the toponym Lindsey, which in turn comes from the Old English toponym Lindesege for the city of Lincoln, in which Lind is the original Brittonic form of the name of Lincoln and island refers to Lincoln being an island in the surrounding fenland.
- English
Meaning & Origin of Lyndsey
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Lindsay is both an English and Scottish surname and a given name. The given name comes from the Scottish surname and clan name, which comes from the toponym Lindsey, which in turn comes from the Old English toponym Lindesege for the city of Lincoln, in which Lind is the original Brittonic form of the name of Lincoln and island refers to Lincoln being an island in the surrounding fenland.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- English
The Story of Lyndsey
Lyndsey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1990: 687 births, good for #384 nationwide. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Lyndseys. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,185 among baby girl names with 15 births, falling sharply (-39%). In total, more than 14K Lyndseys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Lyndsey
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Lyndsey. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Names that sound like Lyndsey
Phonetically similar names — useful when Lyndsey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lyndsey
What does the name Lyndsey mean?
What is the origin of the name Lyndsey?
How popular is Lyndsey in 2026?
When was Lyndsey most popular?
In which U.S. states is Lyndsey most popular?
Is Lyndsey a unisex name?
What names go well with Lyndsey?
What are nicknames or variants of Lyndsey?
About the name Lyndsey
Lyndsey is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Lyndsey's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #343. Use the chart and map above to compare Lyndsey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1990 →
- Names of the 1990s →
- Names starting with "L" →
- Browse all girl names →
- Top names of 2026 →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.