How Many People Are Named Linsey?

Complete statistics for the name Linsey in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Linsey
Very Rare
5,358
Estimated People
1 in 61,590
1 in X Americans
1985
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
240 (4%)
♀ Female
5,118 (96%)
4%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 37

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 22
Arkansas 21
Arizona 25
California 407
Colorado 35
Florida 190
Georgia 77
Iowa 50
Illinois 125
Indiana 106
Kansas 30
Kentucky 15
Louisiana 75
Massachusetts 42
Maryland 18
Michigan 194
Minnesota 58
Missouri 75
North Carolina 27
Nebraska 25
New Jersey 5
New York 116
Ohio 167
Oklahoma 62
Oregon 28
Pennsylvania 193
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 61
Texas 395
Utah 84
Virginia 36
Washington 35
Wisconsin 47
West Virginia 10
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Linsey

How Many People Have the Name Linsey in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,358 people in the United States currently share the name Linsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Linsey a Common or Rare Name?

Linsey is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Linsey Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Linsey are covered in full on the Linsey name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Linsey Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Linsey in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female. Linsey is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Linsey Most Popular?

The name Linsey reached peak popularity in 1985, with 296 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Linsey Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Linsey across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Linsey?

Approximately 5,358 people in the United States share the name Linsey, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Linsey a rare name?

Linsey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,590 Americans has this name.

What does the name Linsey mean?

The meaning and origin of Linsey is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Linsey more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Linsey are male and 96% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Linsey most popular?

The name Linsey reached its peak in 1985, with 296 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,358
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 61,590
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1985
Male %4%
Female %96%

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