How Many People Are Named Lynell?

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

Lynell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Lynell, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 146,474 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With only 2,253 people named Lynell living in the US, this name stands out for its scarcity. Interestingly, the majority of those named Lynell are over 60, reflecting its older generation appeal.

~2,253
Living in US
1 in 146,474
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Innovative
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,253
Worldwide Bearers
#108,832
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
8
🇮🇳 India
7
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
6
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3
🇺🇾 Uruguay
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
679 (30%)
♀ Female
1,574 (70%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
207
Would be under 30 (7%)
1,132
Would be 30–60 (41%)
1,445
Would be over 60 (52%)

All 2,784 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: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
5

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

📜 Lynell Through the Generations

Lynell has seen its peak popularity in 1971 when 103 babies were given this name. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it still holds a special place in the hearts of those born during its heyday. The current age distribution shows a significant skew towards older individuals, with 52% being over 60 years old, indicating that Lynell is predominantly associated with the older generation. This trend suggests that while the name may not be as popular among younger parents, it remains cherished by those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 161
California 134
Texas 46
Illinois 29
Pennsylvania 18
Michigan 11
Mississippi 11
New York 11
Minnesota 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Lynell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lynell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Lynell

How Many People Have the Name Lynell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,253 people in the United States currently share the name Lynell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 146,474 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lynell a Common or Rare Name?

Lynell 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 Lynell Mean?

Lynell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lynell in SSA data, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

When Was Lynell Most Popular?

The name Lynell reached peak popularity in 1971, with 103 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 Lynell?

Approximately 2,253 people named Lynell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,784. That works out to roughly 1 in 146,474 Americans.

Is Lynell a rare name?

Lynell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 146,474 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lynell mean?

Lynell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Lynell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 30% of people named Lynell are male and 70% are female.

When was Lynell most popular?

Lynell peaked in 1971 with 103 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.

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 US2,253
All-Time Births2,784
1 in X1 in 146,474
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1971
World Rank#108,832
Male %30%
Female %70%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.