Lionell Name Popularity and Statistics
Lionell is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lionell?
Lionell is spelled L-I-O-N-E-L-L. The name has 7 letters.
Lionell Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage rose 2,635 places to #9,714 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lionell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1997 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8 | #8,889 |
| 2018 | Boys | 7 | #9,670 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9 | #8,146 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2014 | Boys | 10 | #7,562 |
| 2013 | Boys | 11 | #7,026 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Boys | 14 | #6,095 |
| 2008 | Boys | 7 | #9,871 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2005 | Boys | 11 | #6,634 |
| 2004 | Boys | 14 | #5,492 |
| 2003 | Boys | 12 | #5,877 |
| 2002 | Boys | 6 | #9,392 |
| 2001 | Boys | 10 | #6,445 |
| 2000 | Boys | 9 | #6,839 |
| 1999 | Boys | 14 | #4,762 |
| 1998 | Boys | 13 | #4,873 |
| 1997 | Boys | 9 | #6,100 |
When Was Lionell Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1960 · Boys
36 recorded births
National rank #1,320
1957 · Boys
35 recorded births
National rank #1,318
1952 · Boys
34 recorded births
National rank #1,268
1949 · Boys
34 recorded births
National rank #1,227
Where Lionell Ranked Highest in 1989
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #875 | 6 |