How Many People Are Named Lenell?

Complete statistics for the name Lenell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Lenell
Very Rare
883
Estimated People
1 in 373,726
1 in X Americans
1970
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
540 (61%)
♀ Female
343 (39%)
61%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 64

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Illinois 44
Mississippi 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 83.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Lenell

How Many People Have the Name Lenell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 883 people in the United States currently share the name Lenell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 373,726 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Lenell a Common or Rare Name?

Lenell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Lenell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Lenell are covered in full on the Lenell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Lenell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Lenell in SSA data, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female. Lenell leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Lenell Most Popular?

The name Lenell reached peak popularity in 1970, with 17 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Lenell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Lenell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lenell?

Approximately 883 people in the United States share the name Lenell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Lenell a rare name?

Lenell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 373,726 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lenell mean?

The meaning and origin of Lenell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Lenell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 61% of people named Lenell are male and 39% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Lenell most popular?

The name Lenell reached its peak in 1970, with 17 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People883
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 373,726
GenderMale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1970
Male %61%
Female %39%

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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 for full details.