Linsey
Pronunciation: [ l-IHNZ-ee ]
Linsey is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,652 in the US, popular nicknames include Lin, Liy, and Linie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Linsey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 5,113 babies have been named Linsey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Linsey is past its peak , currently ranked #36,652 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,652
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Linsey is also used as a boy name, ranked #26681.
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About the Name Linsey
Linsey is a girl name .
Is Linsey a boy or girl name? Linsey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,652 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,681. Linsey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Linsey is currently ranked #36,652 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Linsey include Lin, Liy, Linie, and Linsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis