How Many People Are Named Lydell?
Complete statistics for the name Lydell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lydell is a very rare male name, with only 1,725 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 191,328 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 80 births, but now it's seen as a declining name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 1,914 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: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lydell Through the Generations
Lydell has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. With only 1,914 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, it's clear that Lydell has always been a niche choice. The peak year was 1977, when 80 babies were given this name, but since then, it's become less popular. Today, most people named Lydell are middle-aged, with an average age of 44, indicating that the name is still held dear by those who grew up with it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lydell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lydell
How Many People Have the Name Lydell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 155 people in the United States currently share the name Lydell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,138,382 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lydell a Common or Rare Name?
Lydell 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 Lydell Mean?
Lydell means "creative variant of Lydian" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lydell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lydell Most Popular?
The name Lydell reached peak popularity in 1977, with 80 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Lydell?
Approximately 155 people named Lydell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 155. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,138,382 Americans.
Is Lydell a rare name?
Lydell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,138,382 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lydell mean?
Lydell means "creative variant of Lydian" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lydell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lydell are male and 0% are female.
When was Lydell most popular?
Lydell peaked in 1977 with 80 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.