Fun Facts About the Name Lincy
- 210 babies named Lincy: U.S. records list 210 babies given the name Lincy from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Lincy Mean?
Lincy is a feminine given name of uncertain meaning and origin. It is sometimes explained as a variant of Linda, with the sense "pretty" taken from the Spanish word linda. That explanation is loose: Linda itself comes from Germanic names containing lind, and "pretty" is a Spanish association rather than a proven source of Lincy. Lincy is also sometimes connected with Lindsey or Lindsay, an English surname derived from the place name Lindsey in Lincolnshire. Lincy is not a standard historical spelling of that surname, so the link remains unproven. The name therefore has competing popular explanations but no single established etymology.
Lincy Name History & Origins
Lincy is used as a feminine given name in India, particularly among Malayali Christians in Kerala, and among Indian diaspora communities. In Kerala it appears alongside similar-sounding names such as Jincy, Bincy, and Rincy. These names share a sound pattern; no common traditional root or meaning is documented for them as a group.
In the English-speaking world, Lincy is not a standard spelling of Lindsey or Lindsay. It is occasionally found as a feminine name, but its use does not show a continuous documented development from a single earlier name. The surname Lindsay has its own history as a Scottish family name and as an English place-derived surname, but that history should not be transferred to Lincy without evidence.
How Popular is the Name Lincy?
Lincy has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2014. Its best rank was #7,285 in 2017.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #12,638 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2024 | #14,472 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2023 | #14,426 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2022 | #14,584 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2019 | #7,561 | 15 | 0.0009% |
| 2018 | #9,541 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2017 | #7,285 | 16 | 0.0009% |
| 2016 | #8,230 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2015 | #7,837 | 15 | 0.0008% |
| 2014 | #7,510 | 16 | 0.0009% |
| 2013 | #14,038 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2012 | #14,391 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2011 | #18,420 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2010 | #16,144 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2009 | #9,752 | 12 | 0.0007% |
| 2008 | #14,734 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2006 | #16,294 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2004 | #13,597 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2002 | #13,034 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2000 | #16,502 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1998 | #15,522 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1996 | #14,833 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1995 | #12,677 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 1991 | #12,422 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 1980 | #8,668 | 7 | 0.0004% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
Explore More Lists with Name Lincy
Most Popular Girl Names That Start with L
Short Girl Names That Start with L
How the Name Lincy Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You always bring to completion anything you start. You are generous but like to see returns from your giving. You have an executive ability, you are a leader. You are moral, balanced, honest and intellectual, and you may attain spirituality. You are wise and practical with an appreciation of beauty. You always think before you act. You are intuitive and might be interested in the arts, drama or science.
You desire to inspire and lead, to control other's affairs. You are giving, courageous and bold, action oriented,energetic and strong willed. You want to make a difference in the world, and this attitude often attracts you to cultural interests, politics, social issues, and the cultivation of your creative talents.
✦ Lincy's Deeper Meaning & Tips for Parents Discover Lincy's symbolic numbers and practical tips for choosing a name that complements your child's birth date.