Girl · #15,404 in 2026

Lyndsy

Name: Popularity of the name Lyndsy in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lyndsy, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,404

Peak Rank

#2,115 (1982)

Total Babies

622

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2008

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#2115

Peak Rank

622

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lyndsy

Lyndsy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 48 Lyndsys were born — ranking #2,115 that year. As of 2026, Lyndsy ranks #15,404 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 622 Lyndsys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Lyndsy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lyndsy 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 Lyndsy

What does the name Lyndsy mean?

Lyndsy is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lyndsy in 2026?

In 2026, Lyndsy ranks #15,404 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Lyndsy most popular?

Lyndsy reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #2,115 that year with 48 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lyndsy most popular?

Lyndsy has historically been most popular in Indiana, Michigan, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lyndsy.

Is Lyndsy a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lyndsy is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lyndsy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lyndsy include Avila, Shakina, Tajah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lyndsy

Lyndsy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 622 births in the dataset. Lyndsy's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #2,115. Use the chart and map above to compare Lyndsy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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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.