Lynell
Every Lynell since 1914 — 2,784 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lynell
Lynell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 2,784 American babies have been named Lynell — about 70% girls and 30% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Lynell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lynell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,423 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,619 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,364 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,613 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,451 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,315 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,710 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,729 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,345 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,719 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,674 | 5 | #13,807 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,792 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,888 | 6 | #10,958 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,303 | 8 | #8,621 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,315 | 7 | #9,257 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,688 | 8 | #8,153 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,807 | 6 | #10,054 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,252 | 6 | #9,846 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,427 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,190 | 10 | #5,239 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,569 | 22 | #2,401 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,275 | 18 | #2,682 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,116 | 9 | #3,820 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,892 | 12 | #2,819 |
| 1965 | 53 | #1,537 | 8 | #3,145 |
| 1960 | 48 | #1,631 | 15 | #2,172 |
| 1955 | 45 | #1,528 | 12 | #2,388 |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,540 | 12 | #2,283 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,199 | 7 | #2,903 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,508 | — | — |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,520 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,973 | — | — |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,900 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,677 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lynell in 2025?
Lynell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lynell?
2,784 babies have been named Lynell in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lynell most popular?
Lynell peaked in 1971, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Lynell a boy or girl name?
Lynell is used for both: about 70% of babies named Lynell have been girls and 30% boys.
Is the name Lynell rising or falling?
Lynell has been roughly stable over the past decade.