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How Many People Are Named Lindsey?
Estimated people named Lindsey living in the U.S. today
156,089
Gender distribution
3% male · 97% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 165,125
- Peak year: 1984 (9,120 births)
- Estimated living today: 156,089
Lindsey by age group — who carries the name today?
Lindsey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Lindsey
Lindsey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 165,125 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 156,089 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,190 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Lindseys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Lindsey in the US?
An estimated 156,089 people named Lindsey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Lindsey uncommon — about 1 in 2,190 Americans.
Is Lindsey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Lindsey is 3% male and 97% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Lindsey most popular?
Lindsey peaked in 1984, when 9,120 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Lindsey?
Lindsey ranks #343 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).