How old is someone named Linsey?
The average Linsey is 35 years old.
Half of all living Linseys are between 28 and 43.
When was Linsey popular?
Linsey was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1985, and dropped away. That's why most Linseys are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 18 | 0 |
| 1920s | 39 | 0 |
| 1930s | 35 | 0 |
| 1940s | 36 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 63 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 33 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 428 | 410 |
| 1980s | 2,182 | 2,100 |
| 1990s | 1,455 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 815 | 810 |
| 2010s | 213 | 210 |
| 2020s | 43 | under 100 |
How many Linseys are still alive?
About 5,100 Linseys are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 5,400 babies named Linsey since 1904.
Nearly every Linsey ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Linsey?
More than half of living Linseys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 11%
- Millennial 60%
- Gen Z 24%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Linsey an old name?
Somewhat. Linsey is older than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Linsey a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 97.9% of living Linseys are women.
Names the same age as Linsey
NAME TWIN
Linsey's name twin is Lindsey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lindsey's age curve is the closest match to Linsey's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Linsey
How old is the average Linsey?
The average Linsey in the US is 35 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Linsey?
About 5,100 Linseys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,400 babies given the name since 1904.
When was the name Linsey most popular?
In 1985, when about 300 baby girls were named Linsey.
Is Linsey a Millennial name?
Yes. About 60% of living Linseys 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