NAME PROFILE

Lindsay

Lindsay is a name of English origin meaning 'from the island of Lincoln.' It carries a sense of strength and individuality, often associated with creative and adventurous spirits.

Key Stats

Total births135,501
GenderFemale (1% / 99%)
Peak year1983
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1914
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 24%NC — 24%NY — 21%PA — 16%TX — 15%

Notable People

Lindsay Lohan (Actress, *Mean Girls*) · Lindsay Wagner (Actress, *The Bionic Woman*) · Lindsay Davenport (Tennis player, multiple Grand Slam champion) · Lindsay Buckingham (Musician, Fleetwood Mac) · Lindsay Sloane (Actress, *The Other Woman*)

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