Lindsey
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNDZ-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lindsey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,951 babies have been named Lindsey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lindsey is past its peak , currently ranked #13,780 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,780
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Lindsey is also used as a girl name, ranked #1283.
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About the Name Lindsey
Lindsey is a boy name .
Is Lindsey a boy or girl name? Lindsey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,780 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,283. Lindsey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lindsey is currently ranked #13,780 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lindsey include Lin, Lind, Lindy, Lindie, Sey, Seyie, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lindsey include Linden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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