Lindsay
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNDZ-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lindsay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,246 babies have been named Lindsay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lindsay is past its peak , currently ranked #13,399 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,399
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"work ruler, powerful one"
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"butcher, one who slaughters"
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"priceless, inestimable"
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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, Lind, Lindy, Lindie, Say, Sayie, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. 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.
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