How Many People Are Named Lindy?

Complete statistics for the name Lindy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lindy
Very Rare
Cornish

Lindy means 'little fire' in Cornish and it's very rare, with only 1 in 38,045 Americans having this name. That's just 8,674 people in the US today, making it stand out. The name peaked in popularity back in 1979 with 318 births.

~469
Living in US
1 in 706,715
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little fire
🌐
Origin
Cornish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,674
Worldwide Bearers
#23,042
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
284
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
196
🇧🇷 Brazil
156
🇨🇳 China
148
🇳🇴 Norway
145
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
139
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
137
🇻🇪 Venezuela
95
🇸🇬 Singapore
90
🇧🇪 Belgium
89

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
736 (8%)
♀ Female
7,938 (92%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
2,084
Would be under 30 (20%)
4,417
Would be 30–60 (42%)
4,039
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 10,540 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
56
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lindy Through the Generations

Lindy has seen a stable presence through the decades, with its peak year being 1979 when 318 babies were given this name. Today, there are 8,674 people named Lindy living in the US, showing a consistent trend without major fluctuations. The age distribution reveals an even spread: 20% under 30, 42% aged 30-60, and 38% over 60, indicating a balanced representation across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 848
Texas 840
Illinois 276
Ohio 259
Michigan 244
Pennsylvania 209
Georgia 192
New York 142
Florida 141
Utah 124

✨ Similar Names to Lindy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lindy's Cornish roots

📄 About the Name Lindy

How Many People Have the Name Lindy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 469 people in the United States currently share the name Lindy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 706,715 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lindy a Common or Rare Name?

Lindy 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 Lindy Mean?

Lindy means "little fire" and comes from Cornish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lindy in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.

When Was Lindy Most Popular?

The name Lindy reached peak popularity in 1979, with 318 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Lindy?

Approximately 469 people named Lindy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 469. That works out to roughly 1 in 706,715 Americans.

Is Lindy a rare name?

Lindy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 706,715 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lindy mean?

Lindy means "little fire" and comes from Cornish origins.

Is Lindy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Lindy are male and 92% are female.

When was Lindy most popular?

Lindy peaked in 1979 with 318 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US469
All-Time Births469
1 in X1 in 706,715
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1979
World Rank#23,042
Male %8%
Female %92%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.