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.
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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: English place name; Lindsey Buckingham (born 1949).
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Today
Lindsey remains a beloved choice, ranking #1017 in the US. 165,125 babies have been named Lindsey since 1880.
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How popular is Lindsey?
1984peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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.
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