Lindzey is of American origin, derived from the English surname Lindsey, which is of Old Norse derivation meaning 'from the island of Lincoln.' It gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century and has since been used more commonly for females.
The name Lindzey experienced a notable peak in popularity between 1989 and 1995, with a high of 16 births in 1990. However, it has since declined, with fewer than 10 births per year from 2003 onwards. Overall, the name Lindzey has been given to 264 babies between 1981 and 2014.