How Many People Are Named Lindie?
Complete statistics for the name Lindie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lindie is a charming diminutive form of Linda or Belinda, carrying a gentle, approachable feel that's quite rare in the US. There are only about 392 people living with this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 842,053 Americans share it. It's actually on a slowly rising trend, hitting its peak year in 2024 with 15 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, material success, and personal power. It's associated with strong leadership qualities and a natural ability to turn visions into reality through discipline and determination.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 416 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lindie Through the Generations
Lindie hasn't been around in US records for very long, but it's carved out a quiet presence across several generations. About 51% of people named Lindie are between 30 and 60 years old, making up the largest share at 213 individuals. That's a solid core of mid-life bearers who received the name during its earlier appearances. The under-30 crowd accounts for 30% with 123 bearers, and this younger group reflects the name's slowly rising popularity in recent years. Around 80 people named Lindie are over 60, representing 19% of the total. With only 416 total births ever recorded in the US, every new appearance feels significant. The fact that 2024 marked the peak year with 15 births shows this name isn't fading, it's actually gaining momentum. Globally, Lindie ranks #87,697 with about 5,789 living bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found outside the US in South Africa. That South African connection points to Afrikaans-speaking communities where the name has deeper roots.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lindie's Germanic/Afrikaans roots
📄 About the Name Lindie
How Many People Have the Name Lindie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 141 people in the United States currently share the name Lindie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,350,704 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lindie a Common or Rare Name?
Lindie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lindie Mean?
Lindie means "Beautiful or pretty one" and comes from Germanic/Afrikaans origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lindie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lindie Most Popular?
The name Lindie reached peak popularity in 2024, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lindie?
Approximately 141 people named Lindie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 141. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,350,704 Americans.
Is Lindie a rare name?
Lindie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,350,704 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lindie mean?
Lindie means "Beautiful or pretty one" and comes from Germanic/Afrikaans origins.
Is Lindie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lindie are male and 100% are female.
When was Lindie most popular?
Lindie peaked in 2024 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.