Lindsie
A feminine name of English origin meaning "from the linden lime tree valley".
Name Census estimates that about 928 living Americans carry the first name Lindsie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lindsie today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lindsie births was 1987 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lindsie. 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
928
~ 1 in 369,347 Americans
Peak year
1987
57 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,764
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Lindsie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lindsie from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 399 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
Lindsie 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 Lindsie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lindsies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Utah recorded the most babies named Lindsie, while Washington, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lindsie
The name Lindsie is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the Old English language. It is believed to be a variation of the name Lindsay, which originated as a place name referring to a region in Scotland. The name Lindsay stems from the Old English words "lind" meaning "lime tree" and "ēg" meaning "island."
The earliest recorded use of the name Lindsay can be found in Scottish historical records from the 12th century. It was initially used as a surname, referring to individuals hailing from the Lindsay region in East Lothian, Scotland. Over time, the name transitioned into use as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Lindsay was Sir David Lindsay of Luffness (c. 1486-1555), a Scottish poet and courtier during the reigns of James IV and James V of Scotland. His poetic works, including "The Dreme" and "Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaits," were influential in Scottish literature and social commentary.
Another notable figure with the name Lindsay was Lady Anne Lindsay (1750-1825), a Scottish poet and writer. She is best known for her ballad "Auld Robin Gray," which became a popular song in the late 18th century. Lady Anne Lindsay's works were widely published and celebrated during her lifetime.
In the world of sports, Lindsay Davenport (born 1976) was a highly successful American tennis player. She won three Grand Slam singles titles (US Open in 1998, Wimbledon in 1999, and the Australian Open in 2000), as well as an Olympic gold medal in singles at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Lindsay Lohan (born 1986) is an American actress and singer who rose to fame as a child star in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She appeared in popular films such as "The Parent Trap," "Freaky Friday," and "Mean Girls," and released several successful albums, including "Speak" and "A Little More Personal (Raw)."
Lindsie Chrisley is an American reality television personality and podcaster, best known for her appearances on the show "Chrisley Knows Best" alongside her family. She has also hosted her own popular podcast, "The Southern Tea," where she discusses various topics and interviews guests.
While the name Lindsie is a variation of Lindsay, it has gained popularity as a distinct given name in its own right, particularly in recent decades. Its rich history and ties to Scottish heritage have contributed to its enduring appeal across different cultures and generations.
People
Lindsie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lindsie 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
Lindsie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lindsie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 928 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lindsie 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 369,347 US residents.
Is Lindsie a common name?
We classify Lindsie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 969 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lindsie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lindsie was 1987, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lindsie is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lindsie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lindsie 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.