Lionell
1 country#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Lionell’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,613 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1960 with 36 births
Most common in: Louisiana, Texas, Illinois, Mississippi, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lionell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #6445 | — |
| 2002 | #9392 | ↓2947 |
| 2003 | #5877 | ↑3515 |
| 2004 | #5492 | ↑385 |
| 2005 | #6634 | ↓1142 |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓5421 |
| 2007 | #9788 | ↑2267 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓83 |
| 2009 | #6095 | ↑3776 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↓4671 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↑2687 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↓2691 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↑3744 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↓536 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↓1182 |
| 2016 | #8146 | ↑598 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↓1524 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↑781 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓3460 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↑2635 |
Frequently asked questions about Lionell
Is Lionell a popular name?
Yes — Lionell currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lionell more common for boys or girls?
Lionell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lionell most popular?
Lionell peaked in 1960 in United States, with 36 recorded births that year.
Is Lionell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lionell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2829 in 1915 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lionell?
At least 1,613 babies have been recorded with the name Lionell across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Lionell?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lionell include Lliam.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Lionell in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.