Lynell
girl nameLynell entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1244 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1244
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3935 |
| 1920s | #3993 |
| 1930s | #2900 |
| 1940s | #2085 |
| 1950s | #1486 |
| 1960s | #1736 |
| 1970s | #2660 |
| 1980s | #4836 |
| 1990s | #8615 |
| 2000s | #13497 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Lynell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lynell alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lynell in 2025?
- Lynell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lynell most popular?
- Lynell peaked in 1971, reaching #1244 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lynell with classmates?
- Lynell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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