Lindsay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
4% Masculine / 96% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English name Lindsey, Lindsay means 'from the island of the linden trees'
Meaning of the Name Lindsay
Lindsay is a unisex name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old English name Lindsey, which means 'from the island of the linden trees'. The name has a rich history and was first used as a surname before being adopted as a given name. Lindsay has gained popularity as both a masculine and feminine name in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Lindsay
The popularity for the name Lindsay peaked in popularity in the year 1983 with 8,621 births, which ranked number 81 out of 17,676 unique names for that year. Lindsay had the most female births in 1983 with 8,621, which ranked number 36 out of 12,071 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1960 with 152, which ranked number 631 out of 4,596 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lindsay has declined sharply over the last ten years from 396 births to 117 births, a decline of -70.45%. Among females, Lindsay has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 396 births to 117 births, a decline of -70.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lindsay
- 20 Year Trend of Lindsay: -90.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Lindsay: -70.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lindsay: -70.45%
Popularity of Lindsay by State
Among females, Lindsay was most popular in Northeastern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 17 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lindsay. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 1460 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1121 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1817 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lindsay
- Total Births of Lindsay: 104 (-11.48%)
- Female Births of Lindsay: 104 (-11.48%)
Given the downward trend of Lindsay over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.48% decrease in total births, for a total of 104 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lindsay have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 104 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.48%.