Linsy
Meaninglinden island · English form of Lindsay
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,966 in 1984
5 babies were named Linsy in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
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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 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Linsy, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Linsy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLinsy first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #4,966. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningLinsy is an English form of Lindsay, which means “linden island”.
About the name Linsy
Linsy is a girl name of English origin meaning “linden island”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-nsy”. US birth records list Linsy for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 36 of those 47 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #4,966 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.2 | 161,290 girls |
| 1980s | 4.3 | 232,019 girls |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 389,105 girls |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 267,380 girls |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 298,507 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 251,046 girls |
Other spellings of Linsy
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 Linsy
What does the name Linsy mean?
Linsy means “linden island” in English, as a form of Lindsay.
What is the origin of the name Linsy?
Linsy has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Linsy a boy or girl name?
Linsy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Linsy?
Linsy ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#4,966).