The nameLindsay
Lindsay is a Scottish surname name. It was a top 40 American girl's name in 1983.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Lindsay comes from the Lincolnshire district of Lindsey, "island of Lincoln".
Origin
English, through Scotland.
History
The Lindsay clan is an old Scottish family. The name was given to boys first, then to girls. In the United States it reached 36th for girls in 1983.
Did you know?
- Lindsay Davenport won the Olympic singles tennis title in Atlanta in 1996.
Famous people named Lindsay
- Lindsay Lohan, actress
- Lindsay Davenport, tennis player
Popularity of the name Lindsay
Lindsay in the United States
Lindsay was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 69,150 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Lindsay. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Lindsay in the United States were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 118 births a year on average, against 227 in the five years before.
Lindsay in France
Lindsay was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,595 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Lindsay. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Lindsay in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 49 births a year on average, against 111 in the five years before.
Lindsay in Belgium
Sibling names for Lindsay
Names from the same generation as Lindsay, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lindsay mean?
Lindsay comes from the Lincolnshire district of Lindsey, "island of Lincoln".
What is the origin of the name Lindsay?
English, through Scotland.
Is Lindsay a girl's or a boy's name?
Lindsay is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lindsay?
In 2024, Lindsay was the 1983rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 99 births.
What are good sibling names for Lindsay?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Pamela, Wendy, Cindy and Nancy for a sister, Chad, Gary, Brendan and Marc for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lindsay?
Lindsay Lohan, actress; Lindsay Davenport, tennis player.