What does the name Lindsay mean?

The name Lindsay means "Of Lincoln island".

What is the origin of the name Lindsay?

Lindsay is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 99 babies were named Lindsay in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Lindsay is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 99 ↘

All-Time Total: 130,283

Peak Year: 1983

Lindsay is a Scottish surname turned unisex given name. It comes from the Old English name "Lindesig," meaning "island of linden trees."

Girl names closely related to Lindsay

Marjorie Kelly Dana Brittany Zoe Briana Ashley Samara

Boy names closely related to Lindsay

Johan Eliel Darien Jared Kylian Dylan Derek Joel

Names with similar meaning to Lindsay

Lindsey Lyndsay Lyndsey

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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