Lindley
Meaninglinden tree meadow · English
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,491 in 1988
13 babies were named Lindley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,802 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1943–2025
US births per million boys, 1895–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lindley, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lindley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLindley first shows up in US birth records in 1895, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 130 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #1,491. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLindley has slipped 1,802 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Lindley means “linden tree meadow”.
About the name Lindley
Lindley is a girl name of English origin meaning “linden tree meadow”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Lindley for girls from 1943 to 2025, in 60 of those 83 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #1,491 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.1 | 476,190 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 girls |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 628,931 girls |
| 1970s | 2.3 | 438,596 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 79,365 girls |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 162,075 girls |
| 2000s | 9.3 | 107,643 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 62,073 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 86,207 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 | 97,847 boys |
| 1900s | 3.8 | 265,957 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 80,257 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 93,809 boys |
| 1930s | 9.9 | 101,420 boys |
| 1940s | 7.3 | 137,741 boys |
| 1950s | 5.1 | 194,932 boys |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 319,489 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lindley
What does the name Lindley mean?
Lindley means “linden tree meadow” in English.
What is the origin of the name Lindley?
Lindley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lindley a boy or girl name?
Lindley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lindley?
Lindley ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#1,491).