Linsey
Girl name · 658 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Linsey: 658 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 89 births in 1981.
Linsey is a variant of the Scottish surname and place name Lindsay, which traces back to the region of Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England, from Old English meaning 'island of the Lincolnshire fens' or 'belonging to Lind's people'. As a given name, it has been used in Scotland for both boys and girls, though today it is predominantly feminine. Notable bearers include Scottish Olympic sprinter Linsey MacDonald, who won a bronze medal in the 4×400 metres relay at the 1980 Moscow Games. The name shares its etymological root with the ancient Kingdom of Lindsey, an Anglo-Saxon territory. Its spelling offers a softer, more distinct alternative to the more common Lindsay while retaining the same heritage-rich connection to Scottish and northern English history.
Girl 27 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198189 babies
- Latest (2003)
- #6673 babies
- Total births
- 658since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 53%vs prior 5y