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Lindley

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Pronounced LIND-lee /ˈlɪnd.li/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname, variously 'lime-tree wood/clearing' and 'flax clearing' (Old English lind, 'lime tree', or lin, 'flax', + leah, 'clearing'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Lime-tree wood; flax clearing: Lindley is an English place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname, variously 'lime-tree wood/clearing' and 'flax clearing' (Old English lind, 'lime tree', or lin, 'flax', + leah, 'clearing'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8143 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,000

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819432025

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

Lindley comes from an English place/surname, variously 'lime-tree wood/clearing' and 'flax clearing' (Old English lind, 'lime tree', or lin, 'flax', + leah, 'clearing'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (now used for girls; said 'LIND-lee'; nickname Lindy).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style girls' name. Rare, a-lime-tree-wood at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lindley is an English place/surname, variously 'lime-tree wood/clearing' and 'flax clearing' (Old English lind, 'lime tree', or lin, 'flax', + leah) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LIND-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lindley — place-name; routes layered

Variations

LindleeLindleighLyndley

Nicknames

Lindy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lindley mean?

Lindley is an English place/surname, variously 'lime-tree wood/clearing' and 'flax clearing'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lindley?

It's said LIND-lee /ˈlɪnd.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lindley a boy or girl name?

Lindley is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Lindley?

Lindley is a rare name in the U.S.

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