Linsey
Every Linsey since 1904 — 5,365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linsey
Linsey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,639 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 5,365 American babies have been named Linsey. Its peak came in 1985, when 296 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 Linsey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linsey 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 | 7 | #12,639 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,526 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,315 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,813 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,775 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,977 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,943 | — | — |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,290 | — | — |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,831 | — | — |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,368 | — | — |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,109 | — | — |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,938 | — | — |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,445 | — | — |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,303 | — | — |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,046 | — | — |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,154 | — | — |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,620 | — | — |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,808 | — | — |
| 2006 | 73 | #2,528 | — | — |
| 2005 | 86 | #2,151 | — | — |
| 2004 | 98 | #1,919 | — | — |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,962 | — | — |
| 2002 | 90 | #1,960 | — | — |
| 2001 | 118 | #1,579 | — | — |
| 2000 | 110 | #1,612 | — | — |
| 1995 | 120 | #1,374 | — | — |
| 1990 | 186 | #991 | 6 | #7,724 |
| 1985 | 296 | #631 | — | — |
| 1980 | 149 | #991 | — | — |
| 1975 | 28 | #2,712 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,735 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,765 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 11 | #2,507 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,325 |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,484 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,839 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,598 |
| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,881 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,154 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Linsey
- Linsey Dawn McKenzie Pornographic actor · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linsey in 2025?
Linsey ranked #12,639 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linsey?
5,365 babies have been named Linsey in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linsey most popular?
Linsey peaked in 1985, when 296 newborns received the name.
Is Linsey a boy or girl name?
Linsey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Linsey rising or falling?
Linsey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Linsey?
Well-known people named Linsey include Linsey Dawn McKenzie (pornographic actor).