Lyndsey
Spelling variant. A less common spelling of Lindsay or Lindsey.
Every Lyndsey since 1964 — 14,420 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyndsey
Lyndsey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,723 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 14,420 American babies have been named Lyndsey. Its peak came in 1990, when 687 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Lyndsey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyndsey 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 | 14 | #7,723 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,819 | — | — |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,876 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,571 | — | — |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,310 | — | — |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,417 | — | — |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,397 | — | — |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,894 | — | — |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,672 | — | — |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,169 | — | — |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,684 | — | — |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,063 | — | — |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,797 | — | — |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,304 | — | — |
| 2011 | 88 | #2,168 | — | — |
| 2010 | 107 | #1,891 | — | — |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,835 | — | — |
| 2008 | 169 | #1,412 | — | — |
| 2007 | 161 | #1,457 | — | — |
| 2006 | 214 | #1,148 | — | — |
| 2005 | 241 | #1,013 | — | — |
| 2004 | 260 | #928 | 5 | #12,492 |
| 2003 | 264 | #905 | — | — |
| 2002 | 252 | #892 | — | — |
| 2001 | 340 | #718 | — | — |
| 2000 | 392 | #639 | — | — |
| 1995 | 413 | #561 | — | — |
| 1990 | 687 | #384 | — | — |
| 1985 | 635 | #366 | — | — |
| 1980 | 264 | #668 | — | — |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,387 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyndsey mean?
Spelling variant. A less common spelling of Lindsay or Lindsey.
How popular is the name Lyndsey in 2025?
Lyndsey ranked #7,723 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyndsey?
14,420 babies have been named Lyndsey in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyndsey most popular?
Lyndsey peaked in 1990, when 687 newborns received the name.
Is Lyndsey a boy or girl name?
Lyndsey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lyndsey rising or falling?
Lyndsey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.