Lindy
A diminutive of the female given names Linda, Lindsay, and Linnet.
Every Lindy since 1885 — 10,672 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lindy
Lindy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,604 in 2025 with 131 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 10,672 American babies have been named Lindy — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1979, when 318 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Lindy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lindy 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 | 131 | #1,604 | — | — |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,936 | — | — |
| 2023 | 100 | #1,978 | — | — |
| 2022 | 88 | #2,166 | — | — |
| 2021 | 90 | #2,110 | — | — |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,432 | — | — |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,119 | — | — |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,952 | — | — |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,890 | — | — |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,951 | — | — |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,831 | — | — |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,703 | — | — |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,795 | — | — |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,615 | 6 | #11,689 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,713 | — | — |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,392 | — | — |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,029 | — | — |
| 2008 | 91 | #2,198 | — | — |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,048 | — | — |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,498 | — | — |
| 2005 | 75 | #2,372 | — | — |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,302 | — | — |
| 2003 | 87 | #2,053 | — | — |
| 2002 | 85 | #2,041 | — | — |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,110 | — | — |
| 2000 | 74 | #2,166 | 7 | #8,757 |
| 1995 | 81 | #1,780 | — | — |
| 1990 | 131 | #1,255 | — | — |
| 1985 | 148 | #1,022 | 10 | #4,232 |
| 1980 | 254 | #682 | 7 | #5,286 |
| 1975 | 112 | #1,059 | 7 | #4,602 |
| 1970 | 61 | #1,578 | 15 | #2,460 |
| 1965 | 68 | #1,333 | 25 | #1,579 |
| 1960 | 126 | #952 | 39 | #1,262 |
| 1955 | 120 | #893 | 36 | #1,263 |
| 1950 | 89 | #953 | 43 | #1,080 |
| 1945 | 26 | #1,636 | 10 | #2,330 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,934 | 18 | #1,662 |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,018 | 24 | #1,413 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,320 | 64 | #813 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,882 | 10 | #2,859 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,656 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,373 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,133 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Lindy
- Lindy Remigino Athlete · 1931–2018
- Lindy Booth Actor · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lindy mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Linda, Lindsay, and Linnet.
How popular is the name Lindy in 2025?
Lindy ranked #1,604 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 131 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lindy?
10,672 babies have been named Lindy in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lindy most popular?
Lindy peaked in 1979, when 318 newborns received the name.
Is Lindy a boy or girl name?
Lindy is used for both: about 83% of babies named Lindy have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Lindy rising or falling?
Lindy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lindy?
Well-known people named Lindy include Lindy Remigino (athlete), Lindy Booth (actor).