How Many People Are Named Lionel?

33,410

people in the United States are named Lionel

1 in 10,026 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1398

πŸ’Ž Rare

Population Percentage

0.0100%

Of US population

Peak Year

2023

607 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French, English
Pronunciation: LYAW-NEL (French), LIE-nΙ™l (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.1%
Male
99.9%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.6 years old

Young (<30) 8,378
25.1%
Adult (30–60) 8,446
25.3%
Senior (>60) 16,586
49.6%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

Louisiana 4,442
California 3,598
Texas 3,500
New York 2,694
Illinois 1,528
Massachusetts 1,169
Florida 1,002
Michigan 772
Maine 685
Pennsylvania 680

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Lionel"

  • 528 babies were named Lionel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2023
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Louisiana

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