Lincy

♀ Girl

Pronounced LIN-see /ˈlɪn.si/High

Meaning: Most plausibly a spelling of Linsey or a pet form of Linda (from Germanic elements, often read as 'soft, tender' or from lind, 'lime tree, shield'). It is also used as a given name in Indian Christian families and appears as a romanized name in Chinese-diaspora contexts, where any meaning would follow the characters written. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Lincy is a bright two-beat name in the Linda and Lindsey family (said 'LIN-see'), also used in other communities. Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningMost plausibly a spelling of Linsey or a pet form of Linda (from Germanic elements, often read as 'soft, tender' or from lind, 'lime tree, shield'). It is also used as a given name in Indian Christian families and appears as a romanized name in Chinese-diaspora contexts, where any meaning would follow the characters written. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14472 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 203

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lincy has no single documented origin. In English it reads as a spelling of Linsey or a pet form of Linda; it is also an established given name among Indian Christian families, and appears as a romanized name in Chinese-diaspora communities, where meaning would depend on the characters used. We flag the routes as uncertain (said 'LIN-see').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, bright, and many-rooted.

Did you know? Lincy travels: it turns up as a Lindsey short form, as a given name in Indian Christian families, and in Chinese-diaspora records. No single route explains it, which we note (said 'LIN-see').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Lincy — Linsey/Linda short form; Indian Christian and Chinese-diaspora use; routes uncertain

Variations

LinsyLinceyLinsey

Nicknames

LinCee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lincy mean?

Lincy reads as a short form of Linsey or Linda, and is also used in Indian Christian and Chinese-diaspora families. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lincy?

It's said LIN-see /ˈlɪn.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lincy a boy or girl name?

Lincy is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lincy?

Lincy is a very rare name in the U.S.