Linsey
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNZ-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Linsey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 112 babies have been named Linsey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Linsey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,681 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,681
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Germanic origin
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Old English belle origin
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Hebrew origin
"merciful, gracious"
#26,577 in US
Irish origin
"World ruler; mighty lord of the world"
#26,783 in US
Albanian origin
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Germanic origin
"noble strength"
#26,599 in US
Sanskrit saurabha origin
"fragrance, pleasant smell"
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About the Name Linsey
Linsey is a boy name .
Is Linsey a boy or girl name? Linsey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,681 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,652. Linsey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Linsey is currently ranked #26,681 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Linsey include Lin, Lins, Linsy, Linsie, Liy, Liie, and Linkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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