Lionell
Lionell is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Little lion.
Origin and history
Lionell is a variant spelling of Lionel, which derives from the Anglo-Norman French term meaning 'little lion'. It has a long history in medieval Arthurian romance through Sir Lionel. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,613 babies in the United States have been named Lionell since 1880. It ranks #3149 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- LA (73.6 %)
- TX (13 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- MS (5.6 %)
- CA (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 60 |
| 1930-1940 | 84 |
| 1940-1950 | 173 |
| 1950-1960 | 286 |
| 1960-1970 | 249 |
| 1970-1980 | 199 |
| 1980-1990 | 248 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 95 |
| 2010-2019 | 74 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Nicknames
Leo, Lio, Nel
Fun facts
- Sir Lionel was a Knight of the Round Table and cousin to Sir Lancelot in Arthurian mythology.
- The name is a diminutive form derived from the Old French word 'lion', originating from the Latin 'leo'.