How Many People Are Named Lyndsey?
Complete statistics for the name Lyndsey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lyndsey is a rare female name, with only 14,098 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 23,408 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 687 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 14,406 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lyndsey Through the Generations
Lyndsey, a name that blends classic charm with modern appeal, has seen its peak in 1990 when 687 babies were given this name. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined, reflecting broader trends in naming choices. Today, most people named Lyndsey are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lyndsey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lyndsey
How Many People Have the Name Lyndsey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 155 people in the United States currently share the name Lyndsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,138,382 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lyndsey a Common or Rare Name?
Lyndsey 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 Lyndsey Mean?
Lyndsey means "creative variant of Lindsey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lyndsey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lyndsey Most Popular?
The name Lyndsey reached peak popularity in 1990, with 687 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 Lyndsey?
Approximately 155 people named Lyndsey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 155. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,138,382 Americans.
Is Lyndsey a rare name?
Lyndsey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,138,382 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lyndsey mean?
Lyndsey means "creative variant of Lindsey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lyndsey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lyndsey are male and 100% are female.
When was Lyndsey most popular?
Lyndsey peaked in 1990 with 687 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.