How Many People Are Named Lionel?

Curious about how common the name Lionel is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 33,410
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 9,877 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 33,410 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Lionel.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 9,877 people has this name.

This classification places Lionel in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Lionel

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 9,877 people

Total Count

33,410

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 33,366
Female: 44

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 59

  • Young (<30) 7,919
  • Adult (30–60) 8,247
  • Old (>60) 17,244

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 33.3%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 284
  • Arkansas 19
  • Arizona 482
  • California 3,598
  • Colorado 133
  • Connecticut 213
  • DC 183
  • Florida 1,002
  • Georgia 361
  • Hawaii 175
  • Iowa 19
  • Illinois 1,528
  • Indiana 198
  • Kansas 11
  • Kentucky 73
  • Louisiana 4,442
  • Massachusetts 1,169
  • Maryland 403
  • Maine 685
  • Michigan 772
  • Minnesota 77
  • Missouri 322
  • Mississippi 331
  • North Carolina 481
  • Nebraska 15
  • New Hampshire 382
  • New Jersey 492
  • New Mexico 224
  • Nevada 65
  • New York 2,694
  • Ohio 378
  • Oklahoma 98
  • Oregon 56
  • Pennsylvania 680
  • Rhode Island 301
  • South Carolina 156
  • Tennessee 103
  • Texas 3,500
  • Utah 35
  • Virginia 483
  • Vermont 24
  • Washington 171
  • Wisconsin 120
  • West Virginia 134
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lionel?

Approximately 33,410 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Lionel, based on statistical analysis.

Is Lionel a rare name?

Lionel is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.