girl's name
Lynsay
LIN-zee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 892
Lynsay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1985, when 47 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lynsay Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 360 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 3 |
How Popular Is Lynsay?
In 2000, Lynsay was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #673 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Where Lynsay Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lynsay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lynsay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lynsay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lynsay
- English LIN-zee
Sibling Names for Lynsay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lynsay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lynsay
How popular is the name Lynsay?
In 2000, Lynsay was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #673 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Lynsay a girl's or a boy's name?
Lynsay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lynsay?
Lynsay has 2 syllables.
When was Lynsay most popular?
Lynsay peaked in 1985, when 47 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.