Lindley
Every Lindley since 1895 — 1,628 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lindley
Lindley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,143 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1895, 1,628 American babies have been named Lindley — about 61% girls and 39% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1988, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lindley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lindley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,143 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,442 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,491 | — | — |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,633 | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,865 | — | — |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,222 | — | — |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,908 | — | — |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,708 | — | — |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,540 | — | — |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,593 | — | — |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,806 | — | — |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,068 | — | — |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,386 | — | — |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,783 | — | — |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,145 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,346 | — | — |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,316 | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,258 | — | — |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,821 | — | — |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,704 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,352 | — | — |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,965 | — | — |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,948 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,724 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,521 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,839 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,227 | — | — |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,186 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,146 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,084 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,090 | 9 | #2,909 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,081 | 5 | #4,378 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,687 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,751 | 12 | #2,278 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,942 | 11 | #2,201 |
| 1940 | — | — | 9 | #2,595 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,848 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,176 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,684 |
| 1920 | — | — | 17 | #2,011 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,386 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,038 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lindley in 2025?
Lindley ranked #8,143 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lindley?
1,628 babies have been named Lindley in the United States since 1895, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lindley most popular?
Lindley peaked in 1988, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Lindley a boy or girl name?
Lindley is used for both: about 61% of babies named Lindley have been girls and 39% boys.
Is the name Lindley rising or falling?
Lindley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.