How Many People Are Named Lionel?
Complete statistics for the name Lionel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lionel means 'resolute', originating from Greek roots. That's just 21,751 people in the US, making up 1 in 15,171 Americans. It's trending up, peaking in 2023 with 607 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 33,402 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lionel Through the Generations
Lionel has seen its popularity rise, especially among younger generations, yet it still carries an older feel due to the majority being over 60. With 7,919 under 30, 8,247 aged 30-60, and 17,236 over 60, it's clear that while Lionel is gaining traction, it's also deeply rooted in the past. The peak year of 2023 shows a promising future for this name, despite its current average age of 59.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Lionel
Lionel is a masculine given name which originated as a French diminutive of Léon. Both names are derived from the Greek word “leon,” meaning “lion”.…
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Other names sharing Lionel's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Lionel
How Many People Have the Name Lionel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 228 people in the United States currently share the name Lionel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,453,725 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lionel a Common or Rare Name?
Lionel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lionel Mean?
Lionel means "resolute" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lionel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lionel Most Popular?
The name Lionel reached peak popularity in 2023, with 607 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lionel?
Approximately 228 people named Lionel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 228. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,453,725 Americans.
Is Lionel a rare name?
Lionel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,453,725 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lionel mean?
Lionel means "resolute" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Lionel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lionel are male and 0% are female.
When was Lionel most popular?
Lionel peaked in 2023 with 607 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.