How old is someone named Lyndsay?
The average Lyndsay is 37 years old.
Half of all living Lyndsays are between 32 and 43.
When was Lyndsay popular?
Lyndsay was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1982, and dropped away. That's why most Lyndsays are close to the same age.
Popular names of 1982 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 532 | 510 |
| 1980s | 3,358 | 3,200 |
| 1990s | 1,923 | 1,900 |
| 2000s | 742 | 730 |
| 2010s | 143 | 140 |
| 2020s | 18 | under 100 |
How many Lyndsays are still alive?
About 6,500 Lyndsays are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 6,700 babies named Lyndsay since 1973.
Nearly every Lyndsay ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Lyndsay?
About two in three living Lyndsays are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 11%
- Millennial 70%
- Gen Z 18%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Lyndsay an old name?
Somewhat. Lyndsay is older than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Lyndsay a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Lyndsays are women.
Names the same age as Lyndsay
NAME TWIN
Lyndsay's name twin is Lindsey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lindsey's age curve is the closest match to Lyndsay's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Lindsay (38)
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Questions about the name Lyndsay
How old is the average Lyndsay?
The average Lyndsay in the US is 37 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lyndsay?
About 6,500 Lyndsays are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,700 babies given the name since 1973.
When was the name Lyndsay most popular?
In 1982, when about 400 baby girls were named Lyndsay.
Is Lyndsay a Millennial name?
Yes. About 70% of living Lyndsays 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