Lindley
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNDL-ee ]
Lindley is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,687 in the US, popular nicknames include Lin, Liy, and Linie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lindley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 965 babies have been named Lindley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lindley is past its peak , currently ranked #7,687 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,687
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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Lindley is also used as a boy name, ranked #29877.
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About the Name Lindley
Lindley is a girl name .
Is Lindley a boy or girl name? Lindley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,687 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,877. Lindley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lindley is currently ranked #7,687 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lindley include Lin, Liy, Linie, and Lindie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lindley include Linda, Lindsey, Lindy, Lindsay, Linden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis