unisex name
Lindsley
LINDZ-lee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 30
Lindsley is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 50% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1987 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1951, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lindsley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Lindsley?
In 1987, Lindsley was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lindsley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lindsley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lindsley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lindsley
- English LINDZ-lee
Sibling Names for Lindsley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lindsley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lindsley
How popular is the name Lindsley?
In 1987, Lindsley was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lindsley a girl's or a boy's name?
Lindsley is used for both girls and boys. About 50% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lindsley?
Lindsley has 2 syllables.
When was Lindsley most popular?
Lindsley peaked in 1951, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.