Total births
622
Girls' name · since 1976
Lyndsy
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 622 babies named Lyndsy, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 622
- total births
- 1976–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Lyndsy is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 622 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Lyndsy recorded 622 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 2008.
- 622 total births
- 1976–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
622 girls have been named Lyndsy since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 622
- total births
- 1976–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Lyndsy was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
48 babies were named Lyndsy in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Lyndsy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lyndsy's full recorded timeline at 1992, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1982 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lyndsy at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Lyndsy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2008
- Peak year (1982)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Lyndsy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lyndsy's strongest decade.
323 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Lyndsy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s
1980s
323 births
- 1990s
1990s
175 births
- 2000s 76
2000s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 323 births (52% of all-time use).
How Lyndsy 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 Lyndsy's total volume
Lyndsy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lyndsy by state
Where Lyndsy concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Michigan share of Lyndsy's total US births 1.6%
Even split
10 of 622 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lyndsy? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 622 babies named Lyndsy. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 48 births.
When was Lyndsy most popular? ▼
Lyndsy was most popular in the 1980s decade with 323 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Lyndsy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lyndsy are Michigan (10 births), California (7 births), Indiana (6 births).
How long has the name Lyndsy been used? ▼
Lyndsy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 33 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Lyndsy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lynn, Lynda, Lynne, Lynette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lyndsy's data
- Lyndsy's decade-level peak was the 1980s (323 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Lyndsys (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Lyndsy
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lyndsy
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Lynette Girl
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Lynnette Girl
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Compare Lyndsy side by side: Lyndsy vs Lynn Lyndsy vs Lynda Lyndsy vs Lynne
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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, 1976–2008 (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. "Lyndsy: Baby Name Since 1976 - 622 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lyndsy. 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 Lyndsy 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.