Total births
4,929
Girls' name · since 1966
Lynsey
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 4,929 babies named Lynsey, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12397
- among girls today
- 4,929
- born since 1966
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Lynsey currently ranks #12397 among girls' names in America, with 4,929 babies recorded since 1966.
Social Security Administration records show Lynsey recorded 4,929 times among girls since 1966, holding rank #12397 nationally today, ahead of 30% of girls, 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 1966 to 2024.
- #12397 among girls today
- 4,929 born since 1966
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lynsey is currently the #12397 girls' name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 4,929 born since 1966, peaking in the 1980s.
- #12397
- among girls today
- 4,929
- born since 1966
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Lynsey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12397
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Lynsey was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
254 babies were named Lynsey in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
How Lynsey compares
4,929 Top 13% higher than 87% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lynsey's all-time total is 13x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lynsey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,929 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 254 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lynsey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lynsey's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 26% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 74%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 254, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lynsey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1982
Current rank
#12,397
Active since
1966
Lynsey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2024
- Peak year (1982)
- 254
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Lynsey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lynsey's strongest decade.
2,071 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Lynsey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 387
1970s
387 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,071 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,568 births
- 2000s 734
2000s
734 births
- 2010s 132
2010s
132 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 2,071 births (42% of all-time use).
How Lynsey 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 Lynsey's total volume
Lynsey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lynsey by state
Where Lynsey concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 358 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 333 | 6.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 239 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 209 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 171 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 163 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 140 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 123 | 2.5% |
California share of Lynsey's total US births 7.3%
Even split
358 of 4,929 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 35 reporting states.
Lynsey appears in 35 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynsey? ▼
Lynsey has been given to 4,929 babies in the U.S. since 1966, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #12397 as of the latest data. 254 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Lynsey most popular? ▼
Lynsey was most popular in the 1980s decade with 2,071 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Lynsey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynsey are California (358 births), Texas (333 births), Ohio (239 births).
How long has the name Lynsey been used? ▼
Lynsey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 59 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Lynsey? ▼
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 Lynsey's data
- Lynsey's decade-level peak was the 1980s (2,071 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lynseys (358 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 Lynsey
Nearby Names Like Lynsey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynsey
Lynn Girl
#2798 182,387 births
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 Lynsey side by side: Lynsey vs Lynn Lynsey vs Lynda Lynsey vs Lynne
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lynsey
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1966–2024 (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. "Lynsey: #12397 Girls' Name - 4,929 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynsey. 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 Lynsey 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 June 2026.