Total births
969
Girls' name · since 1974
Lindsie
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 969 babies named Lindsie, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 969
- total births
- 1974–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Lindsie is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 969 have been recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Lindsie recorded 969 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2011.
- 969 total births
- 1974–2011 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
969 girls have been named Lindsie since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2011.
- 969
- total births
- 1974–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Lindsie was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
57 babies were named Lindsie in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Lindsie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lindsie splits its recorded history at 1994: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lindsie at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Lindsie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2011
- Peak year (1987)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Lindsie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lindsie's strongest decade.
399 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Lindsie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s
1980s
399 births
- 1990s
1990s
357 births
- 2000s 151
2000s
151 births
- 2010s 19
2010s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 399 births (41% of all-time use).
How Lindsie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lindsie's total volume
Lindsie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lindsie by state
Where Lindsie concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 44 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 43 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Utah | | 18 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Washington | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Lindsie's total US births 4.5%
Even split
44 of 969 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lindsie? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 969 babies named Lindsie. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 57 births.
When was Lindsie most popular? ▼
Lindsie was most popular in the 1980s decade with 399 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Lindsie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lindsie are California (44 births), Texas (43 births), Utah (18 births).
How long has the name Lindsie been used? ▼
Records for Lindsie go back to 1974, giving 38 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Lindsie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Linda, Lindsey, Lindsay, Lina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lindsie's data
- Lindsie's decade-level peak was the 1980s (399 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lindsies (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lindsie
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lindsie
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Lina Girl
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Linnea Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lindsie: Baby Name Since 1974 - 969 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lindsie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lindsie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.