Lindsay
Meaning: Tender, delicate, palm tree
Origin: Arabic/Germanic/Greek
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #250
Total births: 697
History: Lindsay peaked in the 1970s as a unisex name in Australia. The name works for both genders — very Australian. Lindsay represents naming without gender boundaries.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1960) | #88 |
| Babies named Lindsay in 1960 | 73 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 697 |
| Peak year | 1952 (111 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #63 |
| Years in records | 1952–1960 (8 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 14 spots |
Frequently asked about Lindsay
What does the name Lindsay mean?
Lindsay means “Tender, delicate, palm tree” from Arabic/Germanic/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Lindsay?
Lindsay has Arabic/Germanic/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Tender, delicate, palm tree”.
How popular is Lindsay in Australia?
Lindsay ranked #88 in Australia in 1960 — given to 73 babies that year.
When was Lindsay most popular?
Lindsay peaked in 1952 with 111 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lindsay a boy or girl name?
Lindsay is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Lindsays in registered births are male.
Is the name Lindsay rising or falling in popularity?
Lindsay has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #74 in 1955 to #88 in 1960.
How long has Lindsay been recorded in Australia?
Lindsay appears in birth records in Australia across 8 years — from 1952 through 1960.