How Many People Are Named Lyndsy?
Complete statistics for the name Lyndsy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lyndsy is a very rare female name, with only 607 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 543,924 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 48 births, but it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 622 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lyndsy Through the Generations
Lyndsy has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1982 when 48 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 607 people named Lyndsy living in the US, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, none of those named Lyndsy are over 60, indicating a younger demographic that's likely to continue growing as new generations adopt the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lyndsy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lyndsy
How Many People Have the Name Lyndsy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 607 people in the United States currently share the name Lyndsy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 543,924 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lyndsy a Common or Rare Name?
Lyndsy 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 Lyndsy Mean?
Lyndsy means "creative variant of Lindsey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lyndsy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lyndsy Most Popular?
The name Lyndsy reached peak popularity in 1982, with 48 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 Lyndsy?
Approximately 607 people named Lyndsy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 622. That works out to roughly 1 in 543,924 Americans.
Is Lyndsy a rare name?
Lyndsy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 543,924 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lyndsy mean?
Lyndsy means "creative variant of Lindsey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lyndsy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lyndsy are male and 100% are female.
When was Lyndsy most popular?
Lyndsy peaked in 1982 with 48 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.