Lonell
Lonell is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Likely a modern blend derived from Lionel ('young lion') or Lonnie ('noble and ready').
Origin and history
Lonell is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of Lionel or Lonnie with the popular '-ell' suffix. It has been used moderately throughout the 20th century in the United States, particularly for boys. Today, the name is quite rare and seldom appears in recent U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
763 babies in the United States have been named Lonell since 1880. It ranks #3913 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (50 %)
- TX (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 145 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 38 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Lon, Lonnie
Fun facts
- Lonell emerged in the United States as part of a trend combining classic roots with rhythmic suffixes like '-ell'.
- The name saw its peak usage in the mid-to-late 20th century before dropping in popularity.