girl's name
Lynsey
LIN-zee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 9,980
Lynsey is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 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 254 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lynsey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 387 |
| 1980s | 2,071 |
| 1990s | 1,568 |
| 2000s | 734 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Lynsey?
In 2024, Lynsey was given to 7 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 Lynsey 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 Lynsey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lynsey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lynsey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lynsey
- English LIN-zee
Sibling Names for Lynsey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lynsey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lynsey
How popular is the name Lynsey?
In 2024, Lynsey was given to 7 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 Lynsey a girl's or a boy's name?
Lynsey is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lynsey?
Lynsey has 2 syllables.
When was Lynsey most popular?
Lynsey peaked in 1982, when 254 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.