Lindsay
5 countries#2194 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lindsay was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
135,501 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2194 · peaked in 1983 with 8,713 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8,940 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #747 · peaked in 2008 with 396 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, La Réunion, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,327 births recorded 1974–2018 · peaked in 1984 with 207 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,023 births recorded 1974–2008 · peaked in 1984 with 207 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
296 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1996 with 52 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
8 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lindsay’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #263 | — |
| 2007 | #316 | ↓53 |
| 2008 | #382 | ↓66 |
| 2009 | #527 | ↓145 |
| 2010 | #597 | ↓70 |
| 2011 | #654 | ↓57 |
| 2012 | #710 | ↓56 |
| 2013 | #687 | ↑23 |
| 2014 | #660 | ↑27 |
| 2015 | #852 | ↓192 |
| 2016 | #1022 | ↓170 |
| 2017 | #1141 | ↓119 |
| 2018 | #1310 | ↓169 |
| 2019 | #1508 | ↓198 |
| 2020 | #1654 | ↓146 |
| 2021 | #1450 | ↑204 |
| 2022 | #1763 | ↓313 |
| 2023 | #2076 | ↓313 |
| 2024 | #1980 | ↑96 |
| 2025 | #2194 | ↓214 |
Frequently asked questions about Lindsay
Is Lindsay a popular name?
Yes — Lindsay currently ranks #2194 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lindsay more common for boys or girls?
Lindsay is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lindsay most popular?
Lindsay peaked in 1983 in United States, with 8,713 recorded births that year.
Is Lindsay rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lindsay’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3919 in 1916 to #2194 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lindsay?
At least 147,768 babies have been recorded with the name Lindsay across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lindsay popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lindsay appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lindsay?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lindsay include Koi, Nusaybah, Olympia.
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