Lindsley
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNDSL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lindsley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 15 babies have been named Lindsley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lindsley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,632 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,632
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lindsley is also used as a girl name, ranked #59066.
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About the Name Lindsley
Lindsley is a boy name .
Is Lindsley a boy or girl name? Lindsley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,632 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,066. Lindsley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lindsley is currently ranked #42,632 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lindsley include Lin, Lind, Lindy, Lindie, Linds, Lindsy, Lindsie, Ley, Leyie, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lindsley include Linden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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