Total births
415
Girls' name · since 1977
Lynsi
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 415 babies named Lynsi, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 415
- total births
- 1977–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
415 girls have been named Lynsi since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lynsi has been recorded 415 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2007.
- 415 total births
- 1977–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
415 girls have been named Lynsi since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 415
- total births
- 1977–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Lynsi was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
31 babies were named Lynsi in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Lynsi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lynsi splits its recorded history at 1991: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lynsi at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Lynsi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2007
- Peak year (1987)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Lynsi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lynsi's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Lynsi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
223 births
- 1990s
1990s
123 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 223 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynsi? ▼
Lynsi has been given to 415 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 31 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Lynsi most popular? ▼
Lynsi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Lynsi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lynsi since 1977 -- 31 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Lynsi? ▼
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 Lynsi's data
- Lynsi's decade-level peak was the 1980s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 43 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 Lynsi
Nearby Names Like Lynsi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynsi
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 Lynsi side by side: Lynsi vs Lynn Lynsi vs Lynda Lynsi vs Lynne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1977–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lynsi: Baby Name Since 1977 - 415 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynsi. 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 Lynsi 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.