Lindsay

Pronunciation: [ l-IHNDZ-ee ]

Boy Name #13,399 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lindsay is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHNDZ-ee.

Parents who love the name Lindsay often also consider Lillian, Lillie, Lizzie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,399
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Linden #1551

Nicknames

Lin Liy Linie Lindie

Also a Girl Name

Lindsay is also used as a girl name, ranked #1976.

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Similar Names

Lillian Lillie Lizzie Lilly Lida Lina Lily Linnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lindsay

Is Lindsay a boy or girl name?

Lindsay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13399. As a girl name, it is ranked #1976. Lindsay is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lindsay?

Lindsay is pronounced l-IHNDZ-ee.

How popular is the name Lindsay?

Lindsay is currently ranked #13399 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lindsay?

Common nicknames for Lindsay include Lin, Liy, Linie, and Lindie.

Is Lindsay a common or rare name?

Lindsay is an uncommon name, ranked #13399 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lindsay

Lindsay is a boy name .

Is Lindsay a boy or girl name? Lindsay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,399 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,976. Lindsay is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lindsay is currently ranked #13,399 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lindsay include Lin, Liy, Linie, and Lindie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Lindsay include Linden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.