Lionel
Male name · — Stable
13,719
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
#493
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Lionel
Lionel is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1960s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 13,719 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 133 births |
| 1890s | 398 births |
| 1900s | 572 births |
| 1910s | 1,141 births |
| 1920s | 1,461 births |
| 1930s | 1,329 births |
| 1940s | 1,276 births |
| 1950s | 1,471 births |
| 1960s | 1,374 births |
| 1970s | 962 births |
| 1980s | 1,304 births |
| 1990s | 557 births |
| 2000s | 116 births |
| 2010s | 1,144 births |
| 2020s | 481 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lionel?
Lionel has been given to 13,719 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 185 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #493.
Is Lionel a boy or girl name?
Lionel is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Lionel most popular?
Lionel was most popular in 1960, when 185 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Lionel?
Lionel first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).