Lonnell
Lonnell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fierce, handsome, or wild (derived from Lon/Alonzo/Lorne combined with the -ell suffix).
Origin and history
Lonnell is a contemporary American masculine name, likely created as an elaboration of Lon or Lonnie combined with the popular name suffix -ell. It emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States and has remained relatively rare. Overall SSA records show just over 1,000 recorded occurrences for males since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,115 babies in the United States have been named Lonnell since 1880. It ranks #3576 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44 %)
- IL (26 %)
- TX (14 %)
- MO (11 %)
- DC (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 131 |
| 1960-1970 | 171 |
| 1970-1980 | 227 |
| 1980-1990 | 197 |
| 1990-2000 | 149 |
| 2000-2010 | 104 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Famous people named Lonnell
- Lonnell Coleman: Gospel singer, Musician
Nicknames
Lon, Lonnie
Fun facts
- Lonnell developed in the 20th-century United States following the trend of adding the suffix '-ell' to traditional short names like Lon.
- With just over 1,100 total male births registered in the U.S. since 1880, it remains a uniquely distinctive option.