How old is someone named Lindsay?
The average Lindsay is 38 years old.
Half of all living Lindsays are between 33 and 44.
When was Lindsay popular?
Lindsay rose fast and peaked in 1983, then faded almost as fast. 67% of all Lindsays were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 89 | 0 |
| 1910s | 310 | 0 |
| 1920s | 476 | 0 |
| 1930s | 431 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 825 | 430 |
| 1950s | 1,995 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 1,397 | 1,200 |
| 1970s | 12,766 | 12,000 |
| 1980s | 69,149 | 67,000 |
| 1990s | 31,594 | 31,000 |
| 2000s | 12,333 | 12,000 |
| 2010s | 3,319 | 3,300 |
| 2020s | 672 | 670 |
How many Lindsays are still alive?
About 130,000 Lindsays are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 140,000 babies named Lindsay since 1880.
Nearly every Lindsay ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Lindsay?
About two in three living Lindsays are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 13%
- Millennial 68%
- Gen Z 15%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Lindsay an old name?
Somewhat. Lindsay is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lindsay will be 65 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Lindsay a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 97.8% of living Lindsays are women.
Names the same age as Lindsay
NAME TWIN
Lindsay's name twin is Ebony. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ebony's age curve is the closest match to Lindsay's: 89% alike.
Other spellings: Lyndsay (37)
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Questions about the name Lindsay
How old is the average Lindsay?
The average Lindsay in the US is 38 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lindsay?
About 130,000 Lindsays are alive in the US today, out of roughly 140,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lindsay most popular?
In 1983, when about 8,700 baby girls were named Lindsay.
Is Lindsay a Millennial name?
Yes. About 68% of living Lindsays are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this