Lindsay
boy nameLindsay entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #391 in 1893, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#391
peak (1893)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #736 |
| 1890s | #798 |
| 1900s | #840 |
| 1910s | #1030 |
| 1920s | #1043 |
| 1930s | #1033 |
| 1940s | #959 |
| 1950s | #711 |
| 1960s | #901 |
| 1970s | #1445 |
| 1980s | #1211 |
| 1990s | #3743 |
| 2000s | #8085 |
| 2010s | #9601 |
| 2020s | #9714 |
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Lindsay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lindsay alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lindsay in 2025?
- Lindsay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lindsay most popular?
- Lindsay peaked in 1893, reaching #391 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lindsay with classmates?
- Lindsay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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