An estimated 151,648 living Americans are named Lindsey.
How rare is Lindsey?
Lindsey is uncommon among babies today, with 161 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.2% from its 1984 peak.
How old is the typical Lindsey?
The median age of a living American named Lindsey is approximately 37 years, with most bearers falling between 30 and 42 years old.
Is Lindsey still popular?
No. Lindsey is endangered as a baby name, down 98.2% from its 1984 peak with 161 births in 2025.
Where is Lindsey most common?
Lindsey has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1924Peak 19842025
Peak year
1984
Decline from peak
98.2%
2025
161
All-time
157,551
Diaspora map
Lindsey broke out in Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming (1976) and became over-represented in 40 states over 35 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, 1976 · over-represented in 40 states over 35 years
