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Lynsey

Recorded 1966–2024 · United States

Lynsey was most popular in 1982, when 254 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,209 that year. It was not recorded in 2025. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,929 people named Lynsey.

Most popular in1982
Rank that year#1,209
Births that year254
Total since 18804,929

Lynsey over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lynsey’s peak in 1982. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

A variant of Lindsey · Old English · a place name, "Lincoln's island"

Names that peaked alongside Lynsey

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