Linsy
A feminine name derived from the French variation of the name Lindsey or Lyndsey.
Name Census estimates that about 286 living Americans carry the first name Linsy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Linsy today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Linsy births was 1984 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Linsy. 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
286
~ 1 in 1,198,442 Americans
Peak year
1984
14 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,627
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Linsy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Linsy from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 75 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Linsy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Linsy 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 Linsy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Linsys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Linsy
The name Linsy is believed to have its origins in the Old English language, stemming from the word "lin," which means "flax" or "linen." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or production of linen fabrics.
During the Anglo-Saxon period in England, spanning from the 5th to the 11th centuries, the name Linsy likely emerged as a surname or occupational name for those engaged in the linen trade. As surnames became more prevalent, some individuals may have adopted Linsy as a given name, reflecting their family's historical ties to the linen industry.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Linsy can be traced back to medieval England, where it appeared in various historical documents and records. One notable example is Linsy de Warwick, a noblewoman mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Linsy, although its usage has been relatively uncommon. One notable figure was Linsy Woolridge (1628-1689), an English painter and engraver renowned for her intricate portraiture and still-life works. Her artistic contributions during the Baroque period garnered her recognition among her contemporaries.
Another prominent individual with the name Linsy was Linsy Fairfax (1795-1872), a British naval officer and explorer. He participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions and made significant contributions to the mapping and charting of uncharted territories in the early 19th century.
In the realm of literature, Linsy Markham (1867-1924) was a celebrated English author and travel writer. Her vivid accounts of her adventurous journeys, including her trek across the deserts of Persia, captivated readers and influenced the genre of travel writing during her time.
Linsy Cavendish (1901-1988) was a notable figure in the field of horticulture. As the founder of the renowned Cavendish Botanical Gardens in England, she dedicated her life to cultivating and preserving rare and exotic plant species, contributing significantly to the conservation efforts of her era.
While the name Linsy has maintained a niche presence throughout history, its origins and connections to the linen industry and textile trade provide a unique glimpse into the cultural and occupational influences that shaped the evolution of names in the English language.
People
Linsy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Linsy 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
Linsy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Linsy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 286 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Linsy 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 1,198,442 US residents.
Is Linsy a common name?
We classify Linsy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 294 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Linsy most popular?
The single biggest year for Linsy was 1984, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Linsy is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Linsy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Linsy 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.