Lyndsee
A feminine name of English origin meaning "linden valley".
Name Census estimates that about 300 living Americans carry the first name Lyndsee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lyndsee today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyndsee births was 1987 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyndsee. 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
300
~ 1 in 1,142,514 Americans
Peak year
1987
20 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2009 SSA rank
#16,443
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Lyndsee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lyndsee from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 120 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Lyndsee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyndsee 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 Lyndsee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lyndsees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyndsee
The name Lyndsee is a variant spelling of the name Lindsay, which has its origins in the English and Scottish languages. The name Lindsay is derived from the Old English word "lindes," meaning "lime tree valley." It was initially used as a surname, referring to someone who lived near a lime tree valley or grove.
In the early medieval period, the name Lindsay was widespread in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Angus and the Scottish Lowlands. It was often associated with noble families and landed gentry. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lindsay dates back to the 12th century, when a Scottish nobleman named Walter de Lindsay was mentioned in historical records.
The name Lyndsee, with its unique spelling variation, emerged later as a feminine form of the name Lindsay. While the exact origin of this particular spelling is unclear, it is believed to have developed as a way to distinguish the feminine form from the masculine Lindsay.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lyndsee or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Lyndsee de Beaumont, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Lyndsee de Montfort, a 14th-century English noblewoman known for her involvement in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
In the 16th century, Lyndsee Dudley was a prominent figure in the English court during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. She was a member of the influential Dudley family and served as a lady-in-waiting to the Queen.
During the 17th century, Lyndsee Howard was a renowned English playwright and poet. She was celebrated for her contributions to the Restoration era of English literature.
In more recent times, Lyndsee Van is a Dutch artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her innovative use of recycled materials in her artwork. She was born in 1965 and continues to create thought-provoking pieces that explore themes of environmental sustainability.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Lyndsee throughout history, showcasing its diverse cultural and geographical reach. While the specific origins of the spelling variation "Lyndsee" remain uncertain, the name's roots can be traced back to the Old English language and the noble Scottish families who bore the surname Lindsay.
People
Lyndsee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lyndsee 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
Lyndsee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyndsee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 300 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyndsee 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 1,142,514 US residents.
Is Lyndsee a common name?
We classify Lyndsee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyndsee most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyndsee was 1987, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyndsee is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lyndsee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lyndsee 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.