Girl nameCurrently #12,892 in the USSteady
Lynsey
2 syllablesPeak year: 19826 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lynsey's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lynsey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lynsey |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 55 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 105 |
| 1979 | 146 |
| 1980 | 108 |
| 1981 | 155 |
| 1982 | 254 |
| 1983 | 206 |
| 1984 | 223 |
| 1985 | 241 |
| 1986 | 216 |
| 1987 | 227 |
| 1988 | 246 |
| 1989 | 195 |
| 1990 | 186 |
| 1991 | 199 |
| 1992 | 168 |
| 1993 | 177 |
| 1994 | 147 |
| 1995 | 165 |
| 1996 | 133 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 146 |
| 1999 | 122 |
| 2000 | 121 |
| 2001 | 106 |
| 2002 | 99 |
| 2003 | 82 |
| 2004 | 89 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Lynsey through the decades
- Lynsey peaked in 1982, when 254 babies were named Lynsey in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Lynsey has fallen 77% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lynsey currently ranks #12,892 in the US and is holding steady.