Lionell
Every Lionell since 1915 — 1,613 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lionell
Lionell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,275 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 1,613 American babies have been named Lionell. Its peak came in 1960, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lionell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lionell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,275 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,455 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,406 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,319 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,556 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,237 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,912 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,351 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,691 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,510 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,636 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,303 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,589 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,454 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,227 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,917 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,677 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,105 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,159 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,759 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,181 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,478 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,310 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,657 |
| 1980 | 28 | #1,989 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,599 |
| 1970 | 19 | #2,100 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,228 |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,331 |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,359 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,332 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,829 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,141 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,486 |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,912 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,290 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,380 |
| 1915 | 8 | #2,961 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lionell in 2025?
Lionell ranked #10,275 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lionell?
1,613 babies have been named Lionell in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lionell most popular?
Lionell peaked in 1960, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Lionell a boy or girl name?
Lionell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lionell rising or falling?
Lionell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.