Lindsay

Meaning of Lindsay

From the island of Lindisfarne; or lake island.

Lindsay has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lindsay

After ranking as high as #179 in 2000, Lindsay has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Lindsay

• Lindsay Lohan
  Actress and singer
• Lindsay Wagner
  Actress, 'The Bionic Woman'
• Lindsay Davenport
  Professional tennis player
• Lindsay Price
  Television actress
• Lindsay Ellingson
  Model and businesswoman

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Questions about the name Lindsay

What does the name Lindsay mean?

Lindsay means from the island of lindisfarne; or lake island, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Lindsay a boy's or a girl's name?

Lindsay is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lindsay?

Lindsay did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Lindsay most popular?

Lindsay peaked at #179 in 2000.