Lyndi
A feminine name derived from the English surname Lindsay, meaning "from the linden tree island".
Name Census estimates that about 1,823 living Americans carry the first name Lyndi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lyndi today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyndi births was 1989 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyndi. 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
1.8K
~ 1 in 188,017 Americans
Peak year
1989
66 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,922
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Lyndi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lyndi 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 524 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Lyndi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyndi 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 Lyndi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lyndis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, California recorded the most babies named Lyndi, while Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyndi
Lyndi is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word "lind," meaning "lime tree" or "linden tree." The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain.
The earliest known record of the name Lyndi dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared as a variant spelling of the more common name Linden or Lynden. During this time, names were often derived from nature, and the lime tree held significance in various cultures, including Germanic and Celtic traditions.
In ancient folklore and literature, the lime tree was associated with fertility, healing, and protection. It was believed to have mystical properties and was often featured in stories and legends. This association may have contributed to the popularity of names derived from the lime tree.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Lyndi was Lyndi de Northampton, a 14th-century English noblewoman and landowner. She was born around 1320 and owned substantial estates in Northamptonshire, playing a significant role in local affairs during her lifetime.
Another historical figure with the name Lyndi was Lyndi of Shrewsbury, a 15th-century English merchant and trader. Born in 1438, she was known for her successful business ventures and was a prominent figure in the city of Shrewsbury during her lifetime.
In the 16th century, Lyndi Fawcett, an English poet and playwright, gained recognition for her works. She was born in 1562 and is best known for her collection of sonnets and her tragic play, "The Tragic Tale of Lady Lyndi."
During the 17th century, Lyndi Blackwell, an English botanist and herbalist, made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants. Born in 1625, she published several influential works on the healing properties of various herbs and plants.
In more recent times, Lyndi Bray, an American author and illustrator, gained recognition for her children's books featuring the character "Lyndi the Linden Tree." Born in 1948, her whimsical stories and illustrations have delighted young readers and celebrated the importance of nature and the environment.
People
Lyndi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lyndi 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
Lyndi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyndi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,823 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyndi 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 188,017 US residents.
Is Lyndi a common name?
We classify Lyndi as "Rare". It ranks above 93.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,917 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyndi most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyndi was 1989, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyndi is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lyndi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lyndi 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.