Lyndsay
Lyndsay is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,297 in the US, popular nicknames include Lyn, Lyy, and Lynie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lyndsay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 6,716 babies have been named Lyndsay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyndsay is past its peak , currently ranked #11,297 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,297
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Lyndsay
Lyndsay is a girl name .
Lyndsay is currently ranked #11,297 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lyndsay include Lyn, Lyy, Lynie, and Lyndie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lyndsay include Lyndi, Lyndie, Lyndy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis