Lyndsey

Lyndsey 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 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Lyndsey at a glance

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

About the name Lyndsey

Lyndsey 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, Lyndsey first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #343 in 1983, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 14,374 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lyndsey in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#343 in 1983
Peak year
1990
Babies named Lyndsey in 2024
14
Total since 1880
14,374

Lyndsey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#517 in 1996
Babies named Lyndsey in 2013
3
Total since 1996
200

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyndsey mean?

The meaning of Lyndsey 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 Lyndsey a boy or girl name?

Lyndsey is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lyndsey?

Lyndsey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lyndsey?

Lyndsey first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #343 in 1983, and 14 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].