girl's name
Lyndsay
LIND-zee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 8,894
Lyndsay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 10 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 1982, when 403 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lyndsay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 532 |
| 1980s | 3,358 |
| 1990s | 1,923 |
| 2000s | 742 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 18 |
How Popular Is Lyndsay?
In 2022, Lyndsay was given to 10 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.
Where Lyndsay Is Used
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 Lyndsay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lyndsay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lyndsay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lyndsay
- English LIND-zee
Sibling Names for Lyndsay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lyndsay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lyndsay
How popular is the name Lyndsay?
In 2022, Lyndsay was given to 10 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 Lyndsay a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyndsay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lyndsay?
Lyndsay has 2 syllables.
When was Lyndsay most popular?
Lyndsay peaked in 1982, when 403 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.