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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Linsey — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Linora|Linsy
ScottishGirl↓ Fading

Linsey

LIN-zee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#14475
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#14475
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#8306 in 2023
5yr change
-6169 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #14475 · Falling since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Linsey

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14475

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-6169 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
31 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Linsey scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScottishEnglish RootVintage2-syllableTextile HeritageGirl-leaningClassic90s PeakDeclining
Character
precision-oriented performer
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Linseys

competitiveresilientdeterminedcourageousdisciplined
STRONG
High confidence

Linsey is a Scottish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #14475 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -6169 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14475 · very rare
Linsey at a Glance
Meaning:From linen fabric, or derived from Lindsay meaning 'lake island'. Associated with both textile heritage and Scottish geography.
Language root:Old English · Middle English
Peak rank:#8306 in 2023
5yr change:-6169 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Linsey · Overview
Summary

Linsey is a Scottish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #14475 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Vintage · Classic character
Linsey carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 6169 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
linsey.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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