How popular is the name Lyell in 2025?

Lyell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Lyell most popular?

Lyell peaked in 1920, reaching #2459 among US boy names.

Lyell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Lyell entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2459 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2459

peak (1920)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Lyell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Lyell alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Lyell in 2025?: Lyell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Lyell most popular?: Lyell peaked in 1920, reaching #2459 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Lyell with classmates?: Lyell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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