How Many People Are Named Lyndell?

Complete statistics for the name Lyndell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lyndell
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Lyndell, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,740 people in the US, making it unique to 1 in 189,633 Americans. The majority of those named Lyndell are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~1,740
Living in US
1 in 189,633
Americans
1942
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lydell
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Classic
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,740
Worldwide Bearers
#108,916
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
3
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇨🇳 China
1
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,278 (73%)
♀ Female
462 (27%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
239
Would be under 30 (9%)
707
Would be 30–60 (25%)
1,842
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 2,788 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: 1942

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lyndell Through the Generations

Lyndell reached its peak popularity in 1942 with 61 births, reflecting a classic, old-school name that's now slowly declining. Today, the name's bearers span three distinct age groups: 239 under 30, 707 aged 30-60, and 1,842 over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations. With a total of 1,740 living individuals named Lyndell in the US, it's clear that this name is cherished by those who carry it, despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 71
Texas 61
Oklahoma 40
Arkansas 22
California 21
Missouri 17
Louisiana 16
Pennsylvania 11
Tennessee 8
Kentucky 5

✨ Similar Names to Lyndell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lyndell's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Lyndell

How Many People Have the Name Lyndell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,740 people in the United States currently share the name Lyndell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 189,633 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lyndell a Common or Rare Name?

Lyndell 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 Lyndell Mean?

Lyndell means "creative variant of Lydell" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lyndell in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.

When Was Lyndell Most Popular?

The name Lyndell reached peak popularity in 1942, with 61 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Lyndell?

Approximately 1,740 people named Lyndell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,788. That works out to roughly 1 in 189,633 Americans.

Is Lyndell a rare name?

Lyndell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 189,633 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lyndell mean?

Lyndell means "creative variant of Lydell" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Lyndell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Lyndell are male and 27% are female.

When was Lyndell most popular?

Lyndell peaked in 1942 with 61 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,740
All-Time Births2,788
1 in X1 in 189,633
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1942
World Rank#108,916
Male %73%
Female %27%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.