FIRST NAME
Lionel
Lionel is the 708th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 19,960 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 54 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #708 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
59,690
living · #420
2020 CENSUS
19,960
living · #708
BABIES NAMED LIONEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025419
As a male name, Lionel peaked in 2023, when 609 babies were named Lionel (the #495 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #38,240 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
54
living · #38,240
BABIES NAMED LIONEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1921–1986
19865
As a female name, Lionel peaked in 1981, when 9 babies were named Lionel (the #7120 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)