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Lindsay

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Lindsay was most popular in 1983, when 8,713 American babies were given the name — ranking #83 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,970, with 84 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 135,501 people named Lindsay.

Most popular in1983
Rank that year#83
Births that year8,713
Total since 1880135,501

Lindsay over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lindsay’s peak in 1983. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · a place name, "Lincoln's island"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org