Lindsey is of English origin and means "from the Holy Land." It is derived from the Old English words "linde" meaning "land" and " Eye" meaning "island." The name Lindsey gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has since been a widely recognized female given name.
"Lindsey had a notable year in 1985 with five births, followed by another strong showing four years later with five more in 1988, making for ten babies named Lindsey in total."