Lake of the island; linden tree island
A modern spelling variant of Lindsay, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from the region of Lindsey in Lincolnshire. The name combines the Old English elements for 'linden tree' or 'pool/lake' with 'island'.
Less common today
Lynsey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #954 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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