Lionel
3 countries#924 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lionel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
92,393 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #924 · peaked in 1971 with 4,040 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Yvelines, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
33,833 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #659 · peaked in 2023 with 609 births
Most common in: Louisiana, California, Texas, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
305 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1595 · peaked in 2015 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
305 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 27 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Lionel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #492 | — |
| 2004 | #529 | ↓37 |
| 2005 | #508 | ↑21 |
| 2006 | #668 | ↓160 |
| 2007 | #670 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #798 | ↓128 |
| 2009 | #738 | ↑60 |
| 2010 | #780 | ↓42 |
| 2011 | #861 | ↓81 |
| 2012 | #919 | ↓58 |
| 2013 | #843 | ↑76 |
| 2014 | #769 | ↑74 |
| 2015 | #814 | ↓45 |
| 2016 | #951 | ↓137 |
| 2017 | #739 | ↑212 |
| 2018 | #1233 | ↓494 |
| 2019 | #860 | ↑373 |
| 2020 | #1057 | ↓197 |
| 2021 | #1034 | ↑23 |
| 2022 | #924 | ↑110 |
Frequently asked questions about Lionel
Is Lionel a popular name?
Yes — Lionel currently ranks #924 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Lionel more common for boys or girls?
Lionel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Lionel most popular?
Lionel peaked in 1971 in France, with 4,040 recorded births that year.
Is Lionel rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Lionel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #261 in 1900 to #924 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Lionel?
At least 126,531 babies have been recorded with the name Lionel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lionel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lionel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lionel?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Lionel include Jaime, Tommy, Valentin, Aries.
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