Will my child share the name Lindsay with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Lindsay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lindsay in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lindsay becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lindsay is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 2224 places over the last five years to #3518 in 2018. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Lindsay a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lindsay is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Lindsay a popular baby name in the United States?

Lindsay does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3518

Lindsay

Lindsay is a distinctive choice, ranked #3518 in 2018. Your child is likely to be the only Lindsay in their class.

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UK Rank 2018

#3518

About the Name Lindsay

Lindsay is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 2224 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #506 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Lindsay is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.