UK girl's name
Linsey
A feminine name derived from a surname referring to a person from Lincoln.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Linsey is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Linsey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4564, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 7 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 687 living people in the UK are called Linsey. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Linsey ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 7 girls were registered as Linsey.
- • Linsey ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #667 in 2003.
- • About 687 living people in the UK are estimated to have Linsey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4564
2009
Births in 2009
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
7 births
Estimated living
687
2026
Meaning
What does Linsey mean?
The name Linsey is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, particularly Old English and Old Norse. It is derived from the Old English word "lind," which means "linden tree" or "lime tree." This association with nature and trees suggests that the name may have been used to represent strength, resilience, and growth.
In Old Norse, the name took the form "Lindisr" or "Lindis," which also carried similar connotations of being associated with the linden tree. This name was particularly popular among the Viking communities of Scandinavia during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Linsey can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Lindesie," referring to a settlement or village in present-day Lincolnshire, England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Linsey. One of the most famous was Linsey Woolsey (c. 1480 - c. 1545), an English weaver and entrepreneur who pioneered the production of a durable and affordable fabric known as "linsey-woolsey," a blend of linen and wool.
Another notable bearer of the name was Linsey Buckingham (born 1949), an American musician and guitarist best known for his work with the band Fleetwood Mac. He has been recognized for his exceptional guitar skills and contributions to the band's iconic sound.
In the realm of sports, Linsey Paulson (born 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has represented Canada in several international tournaments, including the Winter Olympics and the World Championships.
The name Linsey has also been associated with literary figures, such as Linsey Davis (born 1977), an American author and journalist known for her work as a correspondent for ABC News.
Additionally, Linsey Godfrey (born 1988) is an American actress who has gained recognition for her roles in several television series, including "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Days of Our Lives."
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Linsey throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Linsey over time
The chart below shows babies named Linsey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Linsey, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Linsey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Linsey was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4151 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2463 | 18 | 3 |
Geography
Where Linsey is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Linsey. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Linsey ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #667 in 2003.
Across the UK
Linsey in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#667 in 2003
27 years of NRS records, 658 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Linsey
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Linsey McGoey
university teacher; researcher; sociologist
Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Essex
1978-
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Linsey Farnsworth
solicitor; politician; council member
British politician, from 2024, Member of Parliament for Amber Valley
1977-
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Linsey MacDonald
athletics competitor
British sprinter
1964-
Related
Names similar to Linsey
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Linsey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Linsey in the UK right now?
In 2009, Linsey was ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Linsey most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 7 babies registered as Linsey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Linsey?
A feminine name derived from a surname referring to a person from Lincoln.
How many people are called Linsey in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Linsey across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 658 more in Scotland.
Where is Linsey most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Linsey ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #667 in 2003. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.