Lyndsay

Lyndsay is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2008.

Lyndsay at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lyndsay

Lyndsay belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lyndsay first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #495 in 1983, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6,716 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lyndsay in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#495 in 1983
Peak year
1982
Total since 1880
6,716

Lyndsay in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1434 in 1996
Babies named Lyndsay in 2008
4
Total since 1996
43

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyndsay mean?

The meaning of Lyndsay is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lyndsay a boy or girl name?

Lyndsay is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2008.

What origin is the name Lyndsay?

Lyndsay comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lyndsay?

Lyndsay first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #495 in 1983, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].