Lionel
boy name#659 in 2025Lionel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #295 in 1933, ranks #659 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#659
rank today
#295
peak (1933)
419
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #730 |
| 1890s | #473 |
| 1900s | #433 |
| 1910s | #368 |
| 1920s | #332 |
| 1930s | #320 |
| 1940s | #358 |
| 1950s | #381 |
| 1960s | #425 |
| 1970s | #521 |
| 1980s | #481 |
| 1990s | #847 |
| 2000s | #1129 |
| 2010s | #699 |
| 2020s | #609 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lionel has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 22,500 people named Lionel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lionel alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lionel in 2025?
- Lionel ranks #659 among US boy names in 2025, with 419 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lionel most popular?
- Lionel peaked in 1933, reaching #295 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lionel with classmates?
- Lionel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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