Lindsey
Lindsey is an English name derived from a place name, meaning 'Lincoln's island' or 'island of the lime tree.' The name has a charming, friendly quality, often associated with warmth and approachability. It's a name that conveys a sense of familiarity and reliability, evoking images of someone who is both nurturing and sociable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 165,286 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1984 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Lindsey Graham (Politician, U.S. Senator from South Carolina) · Lindsey Buckingham (Musician, Fleetwood Mac guitarist) · Lindsey Vonn (Alpine ski racer, Olympic gold medalist) · Lindsey Lohan (Actress, *Mean Girls*) · Lindsey Stirling (Violinist and dancer, known for her music videos)
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