As a result of Lynsey de Paul's chart successes in 1972 & 1973, the name increased in popularity in Britain and it continued to increase in popularity in the mid 1970s all the way to the mid 1980s before decreasing steadily after that.According to the England & Wales Birth Index provided by Ancestry. Co. uk, 71 and 190 girls were born with the name Lynsey in 1972 and 1973 respectively compared to just 12 in 1971 (not counting entries that doesn't have a middle name or only has an initial in the first middle name).This name was also used for boys, but in rare usage, where 6 boys were born with this name in 1972 & 1973 combined.
According to the England & Wales Birth Index provided by Ancestry. Co. uk, 71 and 190 girls were born with the name Lynsey in 1972 and 1973 respectively compared to just 12 in 1971 (not counting entries that doesn't have a middle name or only has an initial in the first middle name).
This name was also used for boys, but in rare usage, where 6 boys were born with this name in 1972 & 1973 combined.