Names / Lindsay
Is Lindsay a first name or a last name?
Lindsay is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Lindsay
- United States. Lindsay is used both ways: about 33,255 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 132,228 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Lindsay is used both ways: 58% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Australia. Lindsay is used both ways: 28% of people from Australia with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Lindsay is used both ways: 37% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Lindsay by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Lindsay as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (886 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 109 | 190 | 36% |
| United Kingdom | 136 | 98 | 58% |
| Australia | 33 | 84 | 28% |
| Canada | 38 | 64 | 37% |
| New Zealand | 22 | 50 | 31% |
| South Africa | 6 | 8 | 43% |
| Ireland | 2 | 4 | 33% |
| Belgium | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| France | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5 | 0% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Lindsay in the United States
- As a surname: about 33,255 people in the 2010 census, rank 1,052 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 132,228 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 98% of them girls.
Lindsay as a given name: men or women?
About 50% of people with Lindsay as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 98% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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