Lindy
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Lindy
Lindy is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Linda, Melinda, Belinda, or Rosalind. In German, Lindy derives from "lind" meaning "soft, tender, or flexible." The name gained unique cultural associations in the 1930s and 1940s with the popularity of the Lindy Hop dance, named after aviator Charles Lindbergh. Lindy has a playful, energetic quality that evokes a friendly and approachable personality. While it peaked in popularity in mid-20th century America, it maintains an enduring charm with its vintage appeal. The name balances casualness with a classic feel, making it work equally well for a child or an adult.
Lindy is also given to boys.
Pronounced LIN-dee.
As of October 2026, Lindy ranked #1604 for girls in US births in 2025 and #11687 for boys in US births in 2012 SSA, peaked at #586 for girls in 1979 and #388 for boys in 1927.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,703 | 65 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,831 | 62 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,951 | 57 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #2,890 | 58 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,952 | 56 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,116 | 52 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #2,430 | 72 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,108 | 90 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,165 | 88 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #1,975 | 100 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,947 | 102 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,604 | 131 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Lindy for girls
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Lindy on lists
Famous Lindys
- Lindy WestGirl
American columnist and author
- Lindy RobbinsGirl
American pop songwriter
- Lindy BoothGirl
Canadian actress
- Lindy TsangGirl
YouTube beauty guru
- Lindy Cameron RuffGirl
Canadian male ice hockey coach
- Marie Corinne "Lindy" Morrison Claiborne BoggsGirl
U.S. Congresswoman and ambassador
- Belinda "Lindy" MorrisonGirl
Australian musician of The Go,Betweens
Lindy in pop culture
- Lindy WatsonGirl
main character of Disney Channel show "I Didn't Do It"
- Lindy HopGirl
American dance from Harlem, New York City, in the 1920s and 1930s, named after Charles "Lucky Lindy" Lindbergh