Lyndsey
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lyndsey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 32 babies have been named Lyndsey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyndsey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,613 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,613
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lyndsey is also used as a girl name, ranked #8123.
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About the Name Lyndsey
Lyndsey is a boy name .
Is Lyndsey a boy or girl name? Lyndsey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,613 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,123. Lyndsey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lyndsey is currently ranked #25,613 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lyndsey include Lyn, Lynd, Lyndy, Lyndie, Sey, Seyie, Lyy, Lyie, and Lynkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lyndsey include Lyndon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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