Total births
966
Girls' name · since 1977
Lynsie
Lynsie has 966 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 966
- total births
- 1977–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Lynsie is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 966 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lynsie has been recorded 966 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 2018.
- 966 total births
- 1977–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
966 girls have been named Lynsie since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 966
- total births
- 1977–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Lynsie was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
53 babies were named Lynsie in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Lynsie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lynsie splits its recorded history at 1996: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2018 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 53 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lynsie at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Lynsie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2018
- Peak year (1986)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Lynsie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lynsie's strongest decade.
391 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Lynsie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 1980s
1980s
391 births
- 1990s
1990s
310 births
- 2000s
2000s
203 births
- 2010s 32
2010s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 391 births (40% of all-time use).
How Lynsie 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 Lynsie's total volume
Lynsie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lynsie by state
Where Lynsie concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 56 | 5.8% |
| #2 | California | | 37 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Utah | | 7 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Lynsie's total US births 5.8%
Even split
56 of 966 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lynsie? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 966 babies named Lynsie. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 53 births.
When was Lynsie most popular? ▼
Lynsie was most popular in the 1980s decade with 391 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Lynsie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lynsie are Texas (56 births), California (37 births), Utah (7 births).
How long has the name Lynsie been used? ▼
Lynsie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 42 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Lynsie? ▼
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 Lynsie's data
- Lynsie's decade-level peak was the 1980s (391 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lynsies (56 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lynsie
Nearby Names Like Lynsie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lynsie
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 Lynsie side by side: Lynsie vs Lynn Lynsie vs Lynda Lynsie 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, 1977–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lynsie: Baby Name Since 1977 - 966 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lynsie. 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 Lynsie 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.