Lynnsey
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lynnsey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
775 births recorded 1978–2024 · peaked in 1989 with 38 births
Most common in: Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1985–1985 · peaked in 1985 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 1985–1985 · peaked in 1985 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lynnsey’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #3815 | — |
| 1998 | #4492 | ↓677 |
| 1999 | #3718 | ↑774 |
| 2000 | #4079 | ↓361 |
| 2001 | #6322 | ↓2243 |
| 2002 | #5086 | ↑1236 |
| 2003 | #5235 | ↓149 |
| 2004 | #8259 | ↓3024 |
| 2005 | #8330 | ↓71 |
| 2006 | #7868 | ↑462 |
| 2007 | #11630 | ↓3762 |
| 2008 | #7742 | ↑3888 |
| 2009 | #10679 | ↓2937 |
| 2010 | #9790 | ↑889 |
| 2011 | #7783 | ↑2007 |
| 2012 | #9711 | ↓1928 |
| 2013 | #13150 | ↓3439 |
| 2014 | #14558 | ↓1408 |
| 2015 | #16419 | ↓1861 |
| 2024 | #15293 | ↑1126 |
Frequently asked questions about Lynnsey
Is Lynnsey a popular name?
Lynnsey has 775 recorded births in United States between 1978 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Lynnsey more common for boys or girls?
Lynnsey is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lynnsey most popular?
Lynnsey peaked in 1989 in United States, with 38 recorded births that year.
Is Lynnsey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lynnsey’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7649 in 1978 to #15293 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Lynnsey?
At least 778 babies have been recorded with the name Lynnsey across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lynnsey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lynnsey appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, Scotland.