Lindley
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNDL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lindley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 197 babies have been named Lindley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lindley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,877 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,877
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lindley
Lindley is a boy name .
Is Lindley a boy or girl name? Lindley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,877 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,687. Lindley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lindley is currently ranked #29,877 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lindley include Lin, Lind, Lindy, Lindie, Ley, Leyie, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lindley include Linden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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