Feminine dossier · first seen 1885
Lindy
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1979
Peak births
310
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
1885Peak 19792025
Quick answers about Lindy
How many people are named Lindy?
An estimated 7,959 living Americans are named Lindy.
How rare is Lindy?
Lindy is uncommon among babies today, with 131 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 57.7% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Lindy?
The median age of a living American named Lindy is approximately 44 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 56 years old.
Is Lindy still popular?
Yes — Lindy is currently rising in popularity, with 131 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
57.7%
2025
131
All-time
8,896