Total births
307
Girls' name · since 1976
Lynsay
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 307 babies named Lynsay, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 307
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Lynsay is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 307 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Lynsay recorded 307 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 2006.
- 307 total births
- 1976–2006 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
307 girls have been named Lynsay since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2006.
- 307
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Lynsay was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
24 babies were named Lynsay in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Lynsay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lynsay splits its recorded history at 1988: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lynsay at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Lynsay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2006
- Peak year (1982)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Lynsay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lynsay's strongest decade.
178 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Lynsay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s
1980s
178 births
- 1990s
1990s
75 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 178 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynsay? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 307 babies named Lynsay. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 24 births.
When was Lynsay most popular? ▼
Lynsay was most popular in the 1980s decade with 178 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Lynsay been used? ▼
Lynsay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 31 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Lynsay? ▼
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 Lynsay's data
- Lynsay's decade-level peak was the 1980s (178 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Lynsay
Nearby Names Like Lynsay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynsay
Lynn Girl
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Lynda Girl
#9565 77,979 births
Lynne Girl
#13549 61,957 births
Lynette Girl
#2725 43,392 births
Lynnette Girl
#7994 15,226 births
Compare Lynsay side by side: Lynsay vs Lynn Lynsay vs Lynda Lynsay vs Lynne
Related Names
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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, 1976–2006 (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. "Lynsay: Baby Name Since 1976 - 307 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynsay. 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 Lynsay 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.