Lynsey
Meaning
a respelling of Lindsey, an English place name and surname, Lincoln's island, later associated with the name Lynn
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lynsey peaked in the 1980s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Lynsey
Most people given the name Lynsey in the United States were born between 1980 and 1999. The Lynsey you meet today is most often in her 20s or 30s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Lynsey deep dive
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