Lindsey
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Scottish ◈ 2 syllables
""Island of Linden Trees.""

From Scottish

Lindsey means Lincoln's island — from the Old English, connected to Lincolnshire. Lindsey Buckingham is Fleetwood Mac's genius guitarist. Lindsey Vonn is the most decorated female alpine ski racer in American history. Lindsey Stirling plays violin while dancing. Two syllables of Fleetwood Mac guitar-genius, Vonn-level Olympic dominance, and the violinist who dances.

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Lindsey at a glance
Meaning"Island of Linden Trees."
OriginScottish
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#1017
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Why parents love Lindsey
  • Lindsey Buckingham is Fleetwood Mac's genius guitarist.
  • Lindsey Vonn is the most decorated American female ski racer.
  • Lindsey Stirling plays violin while dancing.
  • Two syllables with a clean, bright sound: LIND-zee.
  • The meaning Lincoln's island carries English heritage.
The vibe of Lindsey
Lincoln's islandBuckinghamFleetwood MacVonnOlympicStirlingviolindancing
Origin & history of Lindsey
Old English Lindesig (Lincoln's island) Lindsey
1
Scottish roots
Lindsey comes from the Old English meaning Lincoln's island. Lindsey Buckingham is Fleetwood Mac's genius guitarist. Lindsey Vonn is the most decorated American female alpine ski racer. Lindsey Stirling plays violin while dancing.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: English place name; Lindsey Buckingham (born 1949).
3
Today
Lindsey remains a beloved choice, ranking #1017 in the US. 165,125 babies have been named Lindsey since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Lindsey?
1984 peak year
Lindsey has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1017), with about 280 babies named Lindsey each year. In 1984, 9,006 babies were named Lindsey (ranked #35 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 165,125.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
9,006 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #35)
280 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,800 Total registrations
last 10 years
165,125 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,017) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Lindsey
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Lindsey's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — Fleetwood-Mac adventure. People named Lindsey tend to be brilliant, athletic, and gifted at playing guitar while the entire band falls apart.

Plays while band falls apart
Buckingham genius
Vonn-Olympic
Stirling-dancing violin
Lincoln's-island heritage
L3
I9
N5
D4
S1
E5
Y7
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Lindsey
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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