How Many People Are Named Linsay?
Complete statistics for the name Linsay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Linsay is a very rare female name, with only 656 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 502,772 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1984 with 50 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 673 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: 1984Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Linsay Through the Generations
Linsay has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1984 when 50 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following, with most people named Linsay falling within the 30-60 age range. As of now, there are 126 individuals under 30 and 547 aged between 30 and 60, indicating a slight shift towards younger generations adopting the name, though it remains predominantly associated with middle-aged adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Linsay's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Linsay
How Many People Have the Name Linsay?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 656 people in the United States currently share the name Linsay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 502,772 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Linsay a Common or Rare Name?
Linsay 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 Linsay Mean?
Linsay means "creative variant of Lindsay" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Linsay in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Linsay Most Popular?
The name Linsay reached peak popularity in 1984, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Linsay?
Approximately 656 people named Linsay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 673. That works out to roughly 1 in 502,772 Americans.
Is Linsay a rare name?
Linsay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 502,772 Americans has this name.
What does the name Linsay mean?
Linsay means "creative variant of Lindsay" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Linsay more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Linsay are male and 100% are female.
When was Linsay most popular?
Linsay peaked in 1984 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.