Lyndsey
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lyndsey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 14,374 babies have been named Lyndsey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyndsey is past its peak , currently ranked #8,123 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,123
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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Lyndsey is also used as a boy name, ranked #25613.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyndsey
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About the Name Lyndsey
Lyndsey is a girl name .
Is Lyndsey a boy or girl name? Lyndsey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,123 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,613. Lyndsey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lyndsey is currently ranked #8,123 in popularity for girl 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 Lyndi, Lyndie, Lyndy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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