Linsay is of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Lindsay, which was originally an Old French word, 'de Lindesay', meaning 'from Lindsey'. It refers to a person who originated from Lindsey, an ancient kingdom in Lincolnshire, England. The name gained popularity as a given name for females during the mid-20th century and has since been used widely around the world.
The name Linsay experienced a period of significant popularity between the late 1970s and early 1980s, with a peak of 41 births in 1982. However, it appears that this trend was short-lived as there was a steady decline in the number of newborn girls named Linsay throughout the 1980s and 1990s, reaching a low of just 5 births in 2010. Overall, from 1976 to 2015, there were a total of 673 babies born with the name Linsay.