Lindsley
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNDSL-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lindsley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
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 #59,066 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,066
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lindsley is also used as a boy name, ranked #42632.
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About the Name Lindsley
Lindsley is a girl name .
Is Lindsley a boy or girl name? Lindsley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,066 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,632. Lindsley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lindsley is currently ranked #59,066 in popularity for girl 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 Linda, Lindsey, Lindy, Lindsay, Linden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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