Lindsey
Peaked at #35 nationally in 1983, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lindsey has been recorded 95% of the time for girls and 5% of the time for boys.
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Lindsey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#35
in 1983
Current rank
#1285
in 2024
Years tracked
86
1924–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1924, Lindsey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1983, ranking #35 nationally with 8,679 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #573 (2014) to #1285 (2024) — a 55% drop.
As of 2024, Lindsey ranks #1285 nationally for girls, with 180 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,285 | 180 |
| 2023 | #1,282 | 179 |
| 2022 | #1,305 | 181 |
| 2021 | #1,217 | 195 |
| 2020 | #1,029 | 244 |
| 2019 | #956 | 276 |
| 2018 | #840 | 323 |
| 2017 | #869 | 315 |
Lindsey — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#463
in 1886
Current rank
#10465
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Lindsey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1886, ranking #463 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13269 (2014) to #10465 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Lindsey ranks #10465 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,465 | 7 |
| 2021 | #11,582 | 6 |
| 2020 | #7,302 | 11 |
| 2018 | #7,420 | 11 |
| 2017 | #11,614 | 6 |
| 2016 | #6,565 | 13 |
| 2015 | #7,354 | 11 |
| 2014 | #13,269 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lindsey most popular?
Lindsey was most popular in 1983, when it ranked #35 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lindsey becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lindsey?
At least 165,125 babies have been recorded with the name Lindsey in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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