Feminine dossier · first seen 1885
Lindy
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1979
Peak births
310
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Lindy
How many people are named Lindy?
An estimated 7,540 living Americans are named Lindy.
How rare is Lindy?
Lindy is uncommon among babies today, with 131 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 57.7% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Lindy?
The median age of a living American named Lindy is approximately 43 years, with most bearers falling between 26 and 53 years old.
Is Lindy still popular?
Yes — Lindy is currently rising in popularity, with 131 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Lindy most common?
Lindy has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.
1885Peak 19792025
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
57.7%
2025
131
All-time
8,896