The nameLindsey
Lindsey is an English girl's name, given steadily in France since the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
It comes from Lindsey, an English place name in Lincolnshire, often read as "island of Lincoln".
Origin
English, from a place name that became a surname.
History
First found in France in the late 1970s, Lindsey had a first peak there in the mid 1980s, then was given steadily until the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Lindsey
Lindsey in France
Lindsey was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 535 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Lindsey. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Lindsey in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lindsey mean?
It comes from Lindsey, an English place name in Lincolnshire, often read as "island of Lincoln".
What is the origin of the name Lindsey?
English, from a place name that became a surname.
Is Lindsey a girl's or a boy's name?
Lindsey is a girl's name.