Lindee
Of English origin, a feminine name variation of Linden or Lindsay.
Name Census estimates that about 382 living Americans carry the first name Lindee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lindee today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lindee births was 1985 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lindee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
382
~ 1 in 897,263 Americans
Peak year
1985
15 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,803
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Lindee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lindee from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 98 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lindee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lindee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lindee
The name Lindee is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe during the Viking Age (8th to 11th centuries). It is derived from the Old Norse word "lind," meaning "lime tree" or "linden tree," which was a revered tree in Norse mythology.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Lindee can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical and mythological narratives. In these sagas, Lindee was often used as a feminine name, though it was occasionally given to males as well.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Lindee gained popularity across the Norse-influenced regions of Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and the British Isles. It was favored by both noble and commoner families, and was often associated with traits such as strength, resilience, and a connection to nature.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Lindee was Lindee Eriksdotter (c. 1210-1285), a Swedish noblewoman who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time. Another notable figure was Lindee of Orkneyjar (c. 1270-1335), a Norse-Gael princess who ruled over the Orkney Islands during the 14th century.
In the 16th century, the name Lindee gained further prominence with the rise of the Protestant Reformation. Lindee Tyndale (c. 1494-1536), an English scholar and translator, was one of the first to translate the Bible into English, and his work greatly influenced the development of the English language.
During the 17th century, the name Lindee was popularized in the New World by Scandinavian settlers. One of the earliest recorded instances was Lindee Andersdotter (c. 1620-1680), a Swedish immigrant to the Delaware Valley who became one of the first European settlers in what is now Pennsylvania.
As the name Lindee spread across different cultures and regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Lindy, Lindi, and Lyndee. However, the core meaning and connection to the linden tree remained consistent throughout its history.
People
Lindee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lindee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lindee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lindee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 382 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lindee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 897,263 US residents.
Is Lindee a common name?
We classify Lindee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 413 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lindee most popular?
The single biggest year for Lindee was 1985, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lindee is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lindee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lindee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.