How Many People Are Named Lyonel?
Complete statistics for the name Lyonel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lyonel, a very rare male name, only 232 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,420,948 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 252 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lyonel Through the Generations
Lyonel has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2012 with 11 births. Today, most people named Lyonel are around 30 years old, with 129 under 30 and 107 between 30 and 60. The name's origins aren't tied to a specific linguistic tradition but rather to a modern coinage, evoking strength and uniqueness.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lyonel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lyonel
How Many People Have the Name Lyonel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 232 people in the United States currently share the name Lyonel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,420,948 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lyonel a Common or Rare Name?
Lyonel 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 Lyonel Mean?
Lyonel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lyonel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lyonel Most Popular?
The name Lyonel reached peak popularity in 2012, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Lyonel?
Approximately 232 people named Lyonel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 252. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,420,948 Americans.
Is Lyonel a rare name?
Lyonel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,420,948 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lyonel mean?
Lyonel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lyonel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lyonel are male and 0% are female.
When was Lyonel most popular?
Lyonel peaked in 2012 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.