Names / Lindsey
Is Lindsey a first name or a last name?
Lindsey is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a given name in Canada.
How to address someone called Lindsey
- United States. Lindsey is used both ways: about 63,760 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 160,530 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. Lindsey is used both ways: 24% 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.
- Canada. Lindsey is a given name. Hi Lindsey on first-name terms; formally, Mr. or Ms. goes with the family name, not with Lindsey.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Lindsey by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Lindsey as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (312 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 93 | 120 | 44% |
| United Kingdom | 11 | 35 | 24% |
| Canada | 3 | 15 | 17% |
| France | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| New Zealand | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Australia | 1 | 2 | 33% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Lindsey in the United States
- As a surname: about 63,760 people in the 2010 census, rank 529 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 160,530 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 97% of them girls.
Lindsey as a given name: men or women?
About 82% of people with Lindsey as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 97% 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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