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Linsey

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Pronounced LIN-zee /ˈlɪn.zi/High

Meaning: A variant of Lindsey, from an English place name and surname — an area of Lincolnshire, usually explained as 'Lincoln's island' or 'wetland of the lime trees' (Old English lind plus eg, 'island'). Once a boys' name, it moved decisively to the girls' side in the twentieth century.Medium

In 30 seconds: Linsey is a spelling of Lindsey — an English place name, 'Lincoln's island' (said 'LIN-zee').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA variant of Lindsey, from an English place name and surname — an area of Lincolnshire, usually explained as 'Lincoln's island' or 'wetland of the lime trees' (Old English lind plus eg, 'island'). Once a boys' name, it moved decisively to the girls' side in the twentieth century.
U.S. rank (2024)#14475 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519482024

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

Linsey varies Lindsey, an English place name and surname from Lincolnshire, read as 'Lincoln's island' or 'wetland of the lime trees'. It served as a boys' name before crossing decisively to girls in the twentieth century, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s. Linsey is the trimmer spelling (said 'LIN-zee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records today. Rare now, place-rooted, and 1980s-flavored.

Did you know? Lindsey is a real place: a stretch of old Lincolnshire, once a kingdom. From land to surname to girls' name in a few centuries (said 'LIN-zee').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Linsey — Variant of Lindsey; Lincolnshire place name; formerly a boys' name

Variations

LindseyLindsayLinsay

Nicknames

LinZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Linsey mean?

Linsey is a form of Lindsey, an English place name and surname meaning 'Lincoln's island' or 'wetland of the lime trees'.

How do you pronounce Linsey?

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

Is Linsey a boy or girl name?

Linsey is now used for girls; it began as a boys' name and surname, which we note.

How popular is Linsey?

Linsey is rare in the U.S. today, after stronger use in the late twentieth century.

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