NAME PROFILE
Lindy
Lindy is a name of English and German origin that can be derived from the name Linda or refer to the dance style Lindy Hop. It evokes a sense of joy, liveliness, and creativity, often associated with a spirited personality who enjoys social interactions and cultural expressions.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,672 |
| Gender | Female (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1927 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 33%CA — 27%IL — 14%OH — 13%MI — 12%
Notable People
Lindy Hopping (Dance style popular in the 1930s) · Lindy West (Author and feminist activist) · Lindy Chamberlain (Australian woman involved in a famous legal case) · Lindy Lou Layman (Known for a high-profile legal case in Texas) · Lindy K. (Popular content creator and influencer)
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