Lendell
Lendell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Linden tree valley.
Origin and history
Lendell is an English masculine name derived from a place name or surname meaning valley with linden trees. Historically used in the United States as a rare given name, it reached its peak of usage in the mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely uncommon in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
690 babies in the United States have been named Lendell since 1880. It ranks #3986 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 43 |
| 1930-1940 | 86 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 145 |
| 1960-1970 | 113 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Len, Lenny
Fun facts
- The name originally developed from Middle English words referring to a valley where linden trees grew.
- Lendell saw most of its modern U.S. usage between the 1930s and 1960s before becoming very rare.