Lyndsey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lyndsey is a variant spelling of Lindsay, meaning 'island of linden trees'.
Meaning of the Name Lyndsey
Lyndsey is a variant spelling of Lindsay, which is derived from the Scottish surname Lindsey. The surname Lindsey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the region of Lindsay in Lincolnshire, England. It is believed to be a locational name meaning 'island of linden trees'.
Popularity of the Name Lyndsey
The popularity for the name Lyndsey peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 687 births, which ranked number 734 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Lyndsey had the most female births in 1990 with 687, which ranked number 384 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1984 with 6, which ranked number 5,560 out of 7,337 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lyndsey has declined sharply over the last ten years from 82 births to 23 births, a decline of -71.95%. Among females, Lyndsey has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 82 births to 23 births, a decline of -71.95%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lyndsey
- 20 Year Trend of Lyndsey: -90.87%
- 10 Year Trend of Lyndsey: -71.95%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lyndsey: -71.95%
Popularity of Lyndsey by State
Among females, Lyndsey was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lyndsey. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lyndsey
- Total Births of Lyndsey: 20 (-11.94%)
- Female Births of Lyndsey: 20 (-11.94%)
Given the downward trend of Lyndsey over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.94% decrease in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lyndsey have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 20 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.94%.