How Many People Are Named Lynsey?
Complete statistics for the name Lynsey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lynsey is a very rare female name, with only 4,817 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 68,511 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 254 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 4,929 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: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lynsey Through the Generations
Lynsey, a name that has seen its peak and subsequent decline, reflects a generation's shift in naming trends. Born in the early 1980s, many Lynseys are now in their mid-thirties, with 3,646 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and 1,283 under 30. This distribution suggests a name that was popular among parents of that era but has since faded from favor. Its current status as a declining name places it between classic and modern, offering a snapshot of how naming fashions evolve over time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lynsey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lynsey
How Many People Have the Name Lynsey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,817 people in the United States currently share the name Lynsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 68,511 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lynsey a Common or Rare Name?
Lynsey 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 Lynsey Mean?
Lynsey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lynsey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lynsey Most Popular?
The name Lynsey reached peak popularity in 1982, with 254 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 Lynsey?
Approximately 4,817 people named Lynsey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,929. That works out to roughly 1 in 68,511 Americans.
Is Lynsey a rare name?
Lynsey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 68,511 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lynsey mean?
Lynsey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lynsey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lynsey are male and 100% are female.
When was Lynsey most popular?
Lynsey peaked in 1982 with 254 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.