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Lindsay is an Old English name originating from a Scottish place name, meaning 'from the island of the linden trees.' It evolved from historical forms like Lindsey and Lindesey. The name has a friendly and approachable image and gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century. It has no biblical relevance and is associated with notable individuals like Lindsay Lohan and Lindsay Vonn.

The name Lindsay is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lindsay has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lindsay' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1013th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1028th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 745th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1255th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1595th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8714th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14599th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6846th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3455th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1170th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 265th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 59th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 265th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1161st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lindsay' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.